Meaning of 'Long time no see'
What does the saying 'Long time no see' mean?
Idiom: Long time no see
Meaning:
'Long time no see' means that the speaker has not seen that person for a long time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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