English Reference
Idiom idiom

for some time


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


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