Expressions Of Time

adverb for a long time in the past

conjunction used to indicate that something happened a long time ago

• It has long since been established that the earth revolves around the sun.
• We should have left long since, the party is boring.
• I should have ghosted that guy long since, he's so annoying.
• The memories of our childhood have long since faded into the past.

adverb in every part; everywhere

preposition used to indicate a period of time or extent of space

• The company maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the entire project.
• We had a great time laughing and joking throughout the party.
• I was totally vibing with the music throughout the concert.
• Her positivity shone like a beacon throughout the dark times.

noun a coon's age - a colloquial expression meaning a very long time

preposition in - used to indicate inclusion within something

• I haven't seen her in a coon's age, it must have been years since our last meeting.
• I haven't talked to him in a coon's age, we really need to catch up soon.
• I haven't hung out with them in a coon's age, we used to be so close.
• The last time I visited that town was in a coon's age, it feels like a distant memory now.

preposition A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'ad' means 'to' or 'towards'.

• The project deadline has been postponed ad kalendas graecas.
• We'll probably finish this project ad kalendas graecas.
• I'll believe it when it's done ad kalendas graecas.
• Waiting for him to change his mind is like waiting for ad kalendas graecas.