Communication
a little ... goes a long way
a small amount has a big effect
This means that a small amount of something can produce a large and useful result.
Hear it in real life
What should I do when I join the new team?
A little humility goes a long way at the beginning.
A little patience goes a long way when you are learning a new skill.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: A little patience takes a long way when you are learning.
Say: A little patience goes a long way when you are learning.
The fixed expression is “goes a long way,” meaning it has a large helpful effect.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
a littlenoungoes a long way; a little ... goes a long way
Your turn: say it out loud
A little patience goes a long way when you are learning a new skill.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
a little ... goes a long way
a small amount has a big effect
“A little patience goes a long way when you are learning a new skill.”
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