Many moons ago
phrase
A long time ago.
I first met him many moons ago, when we were both much younger.

Often appears as...
- i remember it was many moons ago
- many moons ago
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
A long time ago.
I first met him many moons ago, when we were both much younger.

Often appears as...
- i remember it was many moons ago
- many moons ago
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Time Expression
Used to emphasize that something happened a very long time ago.

She moved to this town many moons ago, well before the new highway was built.
Poetic Flavor
The phrase adds a poetic touch to the language, suggesting a connection with nature.

Many moons ago, our ancestors roamed these lands, living in harmony with the earth.
Emotional Weight
Can convey a sense of nostalgia or reverence for the past.

Many moons ago, we shared our first kiss under the starry sky.
Time Expression
Used to emphasize that something happened a very long time ago.

She moved to this town many moons ago, well before the new highway was built.
Poetic Flavor
The phrase adds a poetic touch to the language, suggesting a connection with nature.

Many moons ago, our ancestors roamed these lands, living in harmony with the earth.
Emotional Weight
Can convey a sense of nostalgia or reverence for the past.

Many moons ago, we shared our first kiss under the starry sky.
Time Expression
Used to emphasize that something happened a very long time ago.

She moved to this town many moons ago, well before the new highway was built.
Poetic Flavor
The phrase adds a poetic touch to the language, suggesting a connection with nature.

Many moons ago, our ancestors roamed these lands, living in harmony with the earth.
Emotional Weight
Can convey a sense of nostalgia or reverence for the past.

Many moons ago, we shared our first kiss under the starry sky.
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