in the long run

IELTS use

Discuss long-term consequences, benefits, or effects.

Examples

1. Investing in renewable energy saves money in the long run.
2. Spending on education benefits society in the long run.

Collocations

benefit in the long run

Healthy habits benefit your body in the long run.

in the long run, it is

In the long run, it is cheaper to buy quality products.

Paraphrases

• eventually: Similar meaning but focuses on final outcome.
• over time: Emphasises the time aspect.

Common mistakes

• In a long run, it will help. to In the long run, it will help.. The fixed expression uses 'the', not 'a'.
• It is beneficial on the long run. to It is beneficial in the long run.. The correct preposition is 'in'.