lost to time
No longer extant because it was not preserved or could not last, after a significant period of time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The old map is lost to time.”
“Many ancient traditions were lost to time as the village grew and changed over the centuries.”
“The original manuscript, containing the author's final revisions, was unfortunately lost to time during the great fire that destroyed the library.”
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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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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated August 10, 2026