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long time no see
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Dlouho jsem tě neviděl!, Dlouho se nevidíme!
used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them
What is the origin of the idiom "long time no see" and when to use it?
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.
Example
John!
Johne! Dlouho jsem tě neviděl! Jak se máš?
Long time no see, my old friend.
Dlouho se nevidíme, starý příteli. Je to už roky, co jsme se naposledy potkali.

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