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at that time

idiom
Meaning

This phrase refers to a specific moment in the past that you have already mentioned.


Examples
SIMPLE

I lived in a small town at that time.

CONTEXTUAL

She was working as a teacher in a foreign country at that time, so she did not hear the news.

COMPLEX

The political situation was incredibly unstable at that time, making it nearly impossible for the government to pass any meaningful reforms.

Last updated April 22, 2026