time of old
Synonym of time immemorial
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“People told stories of time of old.”
“The village elders gathered to share legends from the time of old with the younger generation.”
“The ancient ruins stood as a silent, crumbling testament to a civilization that flourished in the time of old.”
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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 old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026