to go back a long way
01
to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something
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Idiom
例
The company and its suppliers go back a long way, with a history of collaboration.
02
to have been present for a long time, as in conflicts or business
Idiom例
The cultural traditions of the indigenous community go back a long way, preserving their heritage for centuries.
