Long time no see

phrase

Used to express that it has been a long period since last meeting someone.

Oh John, long time no see! How have you been?
Visual representation of "long time no see" - Used to express that it has been a long period since last meeting someone.

Often appears as...

  • long time no see
  • old friend!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

Used to express that it has been a long period since last meeting someone.

Oh John, long time no see! How have you been?
Visual representation of "long time no see" - Used to express that it has been a long period since last meeting someone.

Often appears as...

  • long time no see
  • old friend!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "long time no see"
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Casual Greeting

Often used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances.

Illustration for Casual Greeting
Hey, long time no see! Let's catch up over coffee.
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Positive Surprise

Implies a cheerful surprise at unexpectedly encountering someone after a long time.

Illustration for Positive Surprise
Alice! Long time no see! I didn't expect to run into you here!
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Verbal Smile

Use it to express friendliness, like a smile would in conversation.

Illustration for Verbal Smile
Long time no see, my friend! Your smile is as bright as ever.
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Casual Greeting

Often used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances.

Illustration for Casual Greeting
Hey, long time no see! Let's catch up over coffee.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Surprise

Implies a cheerful surprise at unexpectedly encountering someone after a long time.

Illustration for Positive Surprise
Alice! Long time no see! I didn't expect to run into you here!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Verbal Smile

Use it to express friendliness, like a smile would in conversation.

Illustration for Verbal Smile
Long time no see, my friend! Your smile is as bright as ever.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Greeting

Often used in informal contexts among friends or acquaintances.

Illustration for Casual Greeting
Hey, long time no see! Let's catch up over coffee.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Surprise

Implies a cheerful surprise at unexpectedly encountering someone after a long time.

Illustration for Positive Surprise
Alice! Long time no see! I didn't expect to run into you here!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Verbal Smile

Use it to express friendliness, like a smile would in conversation.

Illustration for Verbal Smile
Long time no see, my friend! Your smile is as bright as ever.
Visual representation of the word "Long time no see"

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