to go back a long way
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to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something
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Idiom
例子
The two nations went back a long way, with a history of diplomatic relations.
02
to have been present for a long time, as in conflicts or business
Idiom
例子
The traditions of this small town go back a long way, with the annual festival tracing its roots to a century-old celebration.
