time out of mind
The distant past beyond anyone's memory.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That old tree has stood there since time out of mind.”
“The village has celebrated this strange festival since time out of mind, long before anyone living today was born.”
“The ancient stone ruins have remained hidden in the deep forest since time out of mind, silent witnesses to a civilization lost to history.”
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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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bear in mind
To hold (something) in the memory; to remember; also, to be mindful of or pay attention to (something); to consider; to note.
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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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blow someone's mind
To astonish someone; to flabbergast someone.
Last updated August 10, 2026