it's been ages. — It has been a very long time since we last met or saw each other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: It has been a very long time since we last met or saw each other
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪts bɪn ˈeɪdʒəz/
Example Sentences
- It's been ages since I had a proper vacation - I'm basically a zombie now!
- It's been ages since we went to that restaurant together.
- Mom, it's been ages since you called - I thought you forgot about me!
it's been ages.
NOUN[/ɪts bɪn ˈeɪdʒəz/]
It has been a very long time since we last met or saw each other
It has been a very long time since we last met or saw each other
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'age' derives from Latin 'aetas', meaning 'era' or 'time period'. The phrase 'it's been ages' employs hyperbole to express an extraordinarily long duration, transforming the literal meaning of multiple time periods into an idiomatic expression for an extended absence.
Breakdown
Latin aetas (era, lifetime) → Old French age → Middle English age; the plural 'ages' combined with the copula 'it's been' creates the colloquial idiom emphasizing temporal distance through exaggeration.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's been ages since I had a proper vacation - I'm basically a zombie now!”
“It's been ages since we went to that restaurant together.”
“Mom, it's been ages since you called - I thought you forgot about me!”
“It's been ages since I read a good book.”
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