long time no see?

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bieasy

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Hi,

I overheard someone saying something like "hi.. no time, no see..." Is it correct?
 

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Hi,

I overheard someone saying something like "hi.. no time, no see..." Is it correct?
I think you meant, "Long time no see."
Strictly speaking, it is not grammatical, but as a cliché, it is commonly used to express, "We haven't seen each other for quite a while."
"Long time no talk" is also a common phrase. These phrases are colloquial, often used in a humorous way. I wouldn't recommend using them in a formal context.
 

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You can read the Wikipedia entry for the phrase here.
 

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I think you meant, "Long time no see."
Strictly speaking, it is not grammatical, but as a cliché, it is commonly used to express, "We haven't seen each other for quite a while."
"Long time no talk" is also a common phrase. These phrases are colloquial, often used in a humorous way. I wouldn't recommend using them in a formal context.

I agree with your answer. I did have a friend, however, you used to say "No time, no see" when he had just seen me. It was his joke.
 
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