for the long haul

adverb

For a long time; for an extended period or duration; all the way.

“I'm not in it for a season; I'm in it for the long haul.”

Similar
over the long haul
Opposite
temporarilyfor the time being
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Meanings

adverbfor the long haul (not comparable)
  1. not comparableFor a long time; for an extended period or duration; all the way.

    I'm not in it for a season; I'm in it for the long haul.

    Synonyms: over the long haul

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbFor a long time; for an extended period or duration; all the way.

Similar
over the long haul
Opposite
temporarilyfor the time being
Also see
over the long haul
Cite this entry
APA

for the long haul. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20the%20long%20haul

MLA

“for the long haul.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20the%20long%20haul. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “for the long haul,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/for%20the%20long%20haul.

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