Take the long view (of something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take the long view (of something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-11-05 01:11

Meaning of Take the long view (of something)

Take the long view (of something) phrase verb informal

To consider all the consequences of something in the future instead of only in the present 

I have a strong belief in Stacy because she has already taken the long view of her decision.

You should take the long view before you invest your money in anything.

Other phrases about:

Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze

Is the result worth the effort we have to put into it?

take something under advisement

To take something into consideration in a thorough way

Put On Your Thinking Cap

To think or consider something seriously

muse over (someone or something)

To think carefully and seriously or ponder about someone or something

take a long (cool/hard) look at something

To think about an issue or possibility thoroughly and without haste.

Grammar and Usage of Take the long view (of something)

Verb Forms

  • takes the long view
  • took the long view
  • taken the long view

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Eat my dust

To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.

Example:

You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.

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