Many Moons Ago
- Many Moons Ago
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still occasionally used in informal settings, particularly in creative writing and storytelling, but its usage has declined among younger generations. It's mostly used in a nostalgic or poetic sense, rather than in everyday conversation.
- Literal Meaning: The phrase'many moons' literally refers to a long period of time, with'moons' being a poetic way of referring to months or years.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The idiom'many moons ago' is used to refer to a long time ago, often in a romanticized or nostalgic way. It's often used to describe an event or situation that happened a long time ago, often in a way that evokes a sense of wistfulness or nostalgia.
- I met my spouse many moons ago, and we've been inseparable ever since.
- The old, abandoned house had been empty for many moons, its grandeur and beauty slowly being consumed by the passing of time.
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