for the long haul



for the long haul

for a long period of time over the long term Before you invest in Internet stocks, be sure you can afford to invest for the long haul.
Usage notes: also used in the form over the long haul (during a long period of time): It's possible, over the long haul, to see changes in the populations of these birds.
See also: haul, long

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OgdenAWG-dənEnglish
EsauEE-saw (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Friduman-Ancient Germanic
Proserpine-Roman Mythology
Noreen['nɔ:ri:n]
Livius-Ancient Roman