English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it seems like a lifetime" Mean?
Learn what "it seems like a lifetime" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
A long time, and it seems like a lifetime.
It means the experience felt extremely long, even if the actual time was shorter.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is describing how something felt as if it lasted an extremely long time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to emphasize that a wait, delay, or emotional experience felt endless. It is common in storytelling and emotional conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
It felt like a lifetime.
2
It seems like forever.
3
It was like a lifetime ago.
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