Idiom
stand the test of time
Meaning
To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Good friendships stand the test of time.”
“This classic novel remains popular because its themes of love and loss stand the test of time.”
“While many modern trends quickly fade into obscurity, the architectural principles of the ancient world continue to stand the test of time.”
Examples
simple
“Good friendships stand the test of time.”
contextual
“This classic novel remains popular because its themes of love and loss stand the test of time.”
complex
“While many modern trends quickly fade into obscurity, the architectural principles of the ancient world continue to stand the test of time.”
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