My grandfather has lived in this house since the year dot.
year dot
idiomA very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.
That old machine has been sitting in the corner of the office since the year dot, and nobody knows how to use it.
The traditions of this remote village have remained unchanged since the year dot, preserved by generations who value their ancient heritage above all else.
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a year and a day
A long time.
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banner year
An especially fruitful year; a year of exceptional production.
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dot the i's and cross the t's
To take care of every detail, even minor ones; to be meticulous or thorough; to finish off something close to complete.
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salad year
The inexperienced, youthful prime of a person, group, organization, or entity.
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year in, year out
During every year; always.