long time no see
1 of 1interjection/ˌlɔŋ ˈtaɪm ˌnoʊ ˈsi/
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used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them
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.
- John!Long time no see!How have you been?
- Long time no see, my old friend.It's been years since we last met.
- Long time no see, Susan.I missed you at the family reunion.
- Long time no see, Professor.I graduated a few years ago.
- Hello, long time no see!I heard you moved to a new city.