way back when
At a time in the distant pastAt a time in the distant past.
» Tom had no way of knowing when Mary would arrive.
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1 senses(idiomatic)At a time in the distant past.
Examples
39 sentencesTom had no way of knowing when Mary would arrive.
Tom was on his way to work when a truck hit him.
Tom was on his way home from school when the accident happened.
Tom went out of his way to help me when I needed help.
Tom was on his way home when he got hit by a car.
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