# a long time

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/a-long-time
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

A large amount of time, like many hours, days, or years.

## Examples

- I have waited for a long time.
- We have lived in this city for a long time, so we know all the best places to eat.
- After working on the project for a long time, the team finally achieved the results they had been striving for since the beginning of the year.

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