Meaning of the word "have come a long way" in English

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have come a long way

US /hæv kʌm ə lɔŋ weɪ/
UK /hæv kʌm ə lɔŋ weɪ/
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Idiom

1.

to have made significant progress or improvement over time

Example:
The company has come a long way since its humble beginnings.
You've really come a long way with your English skills.
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