The year dot
phrase
A very long time ago or since the beginning of time.
They've been arguing since the year dot.
Often appears as...
- since the year dot
- from the year dot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A very long time ago or since the beginning of time.
They've been arguing since the year dot.
Often appears as...
- since the year dot
- from the year dot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Long Past
Used to describe a time that's so far back it's not specific.
This building has been here since the year dot.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Sense
It's an exaggeration and isn't meant to be taken literally.
I've been waiting here since the year dot!
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis on Continuity
Emphasizes that something has continued for a very long time without change.
Their family tradition goes back to the year dot.
Pro Tip 1/3Long Past
Used to describe a time that's so far back it's not specific.
This building has been here since the year dot.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Sense
It's an exaggeration and isn't meant to be taken literally.
I've been waiting here since the year dot!
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis on Continuity
Emphasizes that something has continued for a very long time without change.
Their family tradition goes back to the year dot.
Pro Tip 1/3Long Past
Used to describe a time that's so far back it's not specific.
This building has been here since the year dot.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Sense
It's an exaggeration and isn't meant to be taken literally.
I've been waiting here since the year dot!
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasis on Continuity
Emphasizes that something has continued for a very long time without change.
Their family tradition goes back to the year dot.
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