English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "we'll be long" Mean?

Learn what "we'll be long" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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We'll be long on our way to another continent.

It means the speaker is saying they will be traveling or leaving for a very far destination.

From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 53

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone talks about a future plan to travel far away.

Usage Scenario

Use this for dramatic or literary travel talk, not everyday English. The wording is unusual, so learners are more likely to understand the meaning than reuse the exact sentence.

Better ways to say it

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We'll be on our way to another continent.
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We'll be leaving for another continent.
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We'll be far away soon.

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