# for some time

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/for-some-time
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- I have lived in this city for some time.
- He has been working on his novel for some time, but he is finally reaching the end.
- Although the company had been struggling for some time, the new manager finally implemented the changes necessary to restore its profitability.

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