in the long run

a largo plazo

• In the long run, investing in training will save us money.
• In the long run, you'll be glad you made those sacrifices for your education.
• Although it's tough now, in the long run, this experience will make you stronger.

The idiom 'in the long run' is used primarily in spoken and written English to discuss long-term outcomes or consequences of actions or decisions. It is common in both formal and informal contexts and is a fairly standard phrase in the language.

A common mistake is translating the Spanish phrase 'a largo plazo' as 'at long term'. This is incorrect in English, as the proper usage is 'in the long run'.

• give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
  dar el beneficio de la duda
• the jury is still out
  todavía está por verse, aún no se sabe
• a stone's throw away
  a tiro de piedra, muy cerca
• go the extra mile
  ir más allá, hacer un esfuerzo adicional