They have long since left the building.
long since
idiomLong ago; in the (distant) past.
I wanted to apologize, but my old friend had long since moved to another country.
The traditions of the village had long since faded into obscurity, leaving only the crumbling stone ruins as a testament to a forgotten era.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw the long bow
To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.
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go a long way
To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.
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kick into the long grass
To postpone action on something.
Last updated April 17, 2026