year dot
A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can rememberA very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.
» They've lived here since the year dot.
Die wohnen hier schon seit Urzeiten. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Die wohnen hier schon seit anno dazumal. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 senses(Ireland, UK, idiomatic)A very long time ago, from the beginning or as far back as one can remember.
That hat dates from the year dot.
anno dazumal
во вре́мя о́ноvo vrémja óno
as long ago as anyone can remember
Examples
1 sentencesThey've lived here since the year dot.
deDie wohnen hier schon seit Urzeiten. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
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