it's a long road that has no turning
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Progress through life is characterized by change.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It is a long road that has no turning ; and the road the Labour Government is travelling will have a turning, too. Like every new Government, it is making changes; but the present Administration is making a welter of it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The current situation is bound to change eventually.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “it's a long road that has no turning” mean?
Progress through life is characterized by change.
Is “it's a long road that has no turning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.