Go back a long way

phrase

To have known someone for a long time or since a long time ago.

John and I go back a long way, we went to school together.
Visual representation of "go back a long way" - To have known someone for a long time or since a long time ago

Often appears as...

  • you and i go back a long way
  • we go back a long way

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Idiomatic

phrase

To exist for a long time in the past.

This tradition goes back a long way in our family.
Visual representation of "go back a long way" - To exist for a long time in the past

Often appears as...

  • tradition goes back a long way
  • relationship goes back a long way

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To have known someone for a long time or since a long time ago.

John and I go back a long way, we went to school together.
Visual representation of "go back a long way" - To have known someone for a long time or since a long time ago

Often appears as...

  • you and i go back a long way
  • we go back a long way

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To exist for a long time in the past.

This tradition goes back a long way in our family.
Visual representation of "go back a long way" - To exist for a long time in the past

Often appears as...

  • tradition goes back a long way
  • relationship goes back a long way

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
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Personal Connection

Indicates a close and possibly nostalgic relationship between people.

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Seeing you again after all these years reminds me that we go back a long way, my old friend.
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Not for Strangers

Use it when referring to a relationship where individuals have shared past experiences.

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My mentor and I go back a long way; he's known me since my first day on the job.
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Shared Experiences

Implies a history of common experiences or events that connect people.

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We go back a long way, to the times we fought side by side on the field.
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Personal Connection

Indicates a close and possibly nostalgic relationship between people.

Illustration for Personal Connection
Seeing you again after all these years reminds me that we go back a long way, my old friend.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Strangers

Use it when referring to a relationship where individuals have shared past experiences.

Illustration for Not for Strangers
My mentor and I go back a long way; he's known me since my first day on the job.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Shared Experiences

Implies a history of common experiences or events that connect people.

Illustration for Shared Experiences
We go back a long way, to the times we fought side by side on the field.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Personal Connection

Indicates a close and possibly nostalgic relationship between people.

Illustration for Personal Connection
Seeing you again after all these years reminds me that we go back a long way, my old friend.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not for Strangers

Use it when referring to a relationship where individuals have shared past experiences.

Illustration for Not for Strangers
My mentor and I go back a long way; he's known me since my first day on the job.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Shared Experiences

Implies a history of common experiences or events that connect people.

Illustration for Shared Experiences
We go back a long way, to the times we fought side by side on the field.
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