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quite a long time

idiom
Meaning

a period of time that is longer than you expected or longer than usual.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have lived in this city for quite a long time.

CONTEXTUAL

She waited for quite a long time before the bus finally arrived at the station.

COMPLEX

After working on the project for quite a long time, the team finally achieved the results they had been seeking.

Last updated April 22, 2026