# a period of time

idiom · CEFR A1

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

## Meaning

A certain amount of time, like a few minutes, some weeks, or many years.

## Examples

- I will be away for a period of time.
- The road will be closed for a period of time while the workers repair the bridge.
- The ancient ruins remained hidden beneath the desert sands for a period of time that spanned several centuries.

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