Tiempo - Alcance y Duración

Explora modismos en inglés sobre duración y periodo con ejemplos como "down the road" y "many moons".

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(since|from) (the|) year one [Frase]

from a time that has begun a long ago

Ex: The village had celebrated their annual harvest festival since the year one , creating cherished memories for all .

down the road [Frase]

at a point in time as a process or action continues or is being carried out

Ex: We 'll discuss potential promotions and career growth opportunities down the road .

bankers' hours [Frase]

a work day that is short compared to total hours of most jobs

Ex: Our company has adjusted its schedule to accommodate bankers ' hours during the pandemic .

(in|over) the long run [Frase]

in the end of or over a long period of time

Ex: By consistently saving and investing , individuals can accumulate significant wealth over the long run .

(till|until) the cows come home [Frase]

used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

Ex: They are going to party till the cows come home tonight .

to [come] and [go] [Frase]

to last only for a short period of time

Ex: Success in the entertainment industry can be unpredictable , with fame and popularity coming and going rapidly .

many moons [Frase]

used to refer to a long passage of time or a significant number of months or years

Ex: They had been neighbors for many moons before finally becoming close friends .

at an unspecified point during a series of events or a process

Ex: Her dedication to her job wavered along the line .

month of Sundays [Frase]

a very prolonged period of time

Ex: By the time the renovations are complete , it will have been a month of Sundays .

(since|from) time immemorial [Frase]

used to say that something has existed or been done for an extremely long time, to the point where its origin or beginning is unknown or forgotten

Ex: By this time next year , they will have been preserving their cultural heritage since time immemorial .