Idiom idiom
a long time
Meaning
A large amount of time, like many hours, days, or years.
Examples
“I have waited for a long time.”
“We have lived in this city for a long time, so we know all the best places to eat.”
“After working on the project for a long time, the team finally achieved the results they had been striving for since the beginning of the year.”
Last updated April 22, 2026