noun
long-term view; long-range perspective
Used when considering something over a long period, often in the phrase 長い目で見る (to take the long view).
この問題は長い目で見る必要がある。
We need to take a long-term view on this issue.
長い目で見れば、今の努力は報われるだろう。
In the long run, your current efforts will pay off.