in the long run 从长远来看；终究；一来二去；归根到底

【例句】
This measure inevitably means higher taxes in the long run.
从长远来看这项举措的结果就是要多纳税。

Sometimes expensive drugs or other treatments can be economical in the long run
有时昂贵的药物或其他治疗方法从长远来看可能是比较划算的。