way back when
The phrase "way back when" is often used in informal conversations to evoke a sense of nostalgia about a distant past.
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Definition
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(informal, conversational)Refers to a distant past time, often used nostalgically.
Example
- We used to play in that park way back when we were kids.
- Way back when, people didn't rely on technology as much as they do now.
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