The exact origin of the idiom "long time no see" is not precisely documented, it is believed to have originated from a direct translation of a similar phrase in Native American Pidgin English in the late 19th century. It is an informal and friendly greeting used to express that it has been a while since the speaker last saw the other person.

What is the origin of the idiom "long time no see" and when to use it?

long time no see

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information

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test

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too bad

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shame

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wonderful

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great

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to hear

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 Lesson B in the Four Corners 2 coursebook, such as "shame", "wonderful", "information", etc.

Four Corners 2 "Розділ 12 Урок Б" Лексика