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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

In the long run

in the long run means - a lengthy period of time.

So can I say this:

We really should get rid of this gas guzzler for the long run.

Meaning getting rid of the wasteful car for future purposes.

Thanks!
  

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PreciousJones We really should get rid of this gas guzzler for the long run. Semantically, it is not quite correct, although people may understand the meaning. Revised version: We should get rid of this gas guzzler and get an electric car because it will pay for itself with the money we save in the long run.

— Dimsumexpress

  • PreciousJones We really should get rid of this gas guzzler for the long run.
  • Semantically, it is not quite correct, although people may understand the meaning.
  • Revised version: We should get rid of this gas guzzler and get an electric car because it will pay for itself with the money we save in the long run.
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PreciousJonesWe really should get rid of this gas guzzler for the long run.
Semantically, it is not quite correct, although people may understand the meaning.
Revised version: We should get rid of this gas guzzler and get an electric car because it will pay for itself with the money we save in the long run.
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