Before my, your, his, etc. time
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Referring to a period that happened before the speaker or person being discussed was born or was aware.
This house was built before my time.
Often appears as...
- built before my time
- happened before my time
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Happened when one did not work in a specific place or position.
That process was introduced before your time in the company.
Often appears as...
- introduced before your time
- changed before your time
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Something that occurred before someone's involvement or participation.
The decision was made before his time on the committee.
Often appears as...
- made before his time
- approved before his time
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Referring to a period that happened before the speaker or person being discussed was born or was aware.
This house was built before my time.
Often appears as...
- built before my time
- happened before my time
phrase
Happened when one did not work in a specific place or position.
That process was introduced before your time in the company.
Often appears as...
- introduced before your time
- changed before your time
phrase
Something that occurred before someone's involvement or participation.
The decision was made before his time on the committee.
Often appears as...
- made before his time
- approved before his time
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Use it when referring to events before your lifetime, especially in historical discussions.
That war ended before my time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Responsible
Implies no personal responsibility or involvement with past events.
That decision was made before my time here.
Pro Tip 3/3Generational Difference
Highlights a generational gap in experiences or knowledge.
Those customs were before my time.
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