Grammar fix

in the long run

over time; after a long period

Used to talk about the final result or effect of something after a long period, rather than what happens immediately.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

Eating healthily might seem difficult now, but it will pay off in the long run.

While working long hours can help you earn more in the short term, I believe that in the long run, it could negatively affect your health and relationships, so balance is important.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: In long run, you'll save money.

Say: In the long run, you'll save money.

Don't drop 'the' — 'in THE long run'.

Pattern
in the long run, [clause] / [clause] in the long run

Which sounds natural?

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

in the long run

it pays off
cheaper
better
save

Don't confuse it

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