ENGLISH
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for some time

idiom
Meaning

used to describe a period that is not short, but not extremely long either.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have lived in this city for some time.

CONTEXTUAL

He has been working on his novel for some time, but he is finally reaching the end.

COMPLEX

Although the company had been struggling for some time, the new manager finally implemented the changes necessary to restore its profitability.

Last updated April 22, 2026