to go back a long way
01
to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something
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Idiom
Exempel
My car and I go back a long way; it's been a reliable companion for over a decade.
02
to have been present for a long time, as in conflicts or business
IdiomExempel
The cultural traditions of the indigenous community go back a long way, preserving their heritage for centuries.
