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many moons
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used to refer to a long passage of time or a significant number of months or years
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "many moons ago" and when to use it?
The idiom "many moons ago" is believed to have originated from Native American or Indigenous cultures. It draws on the cultural significance of the moon's cycles and the perception of time as marked by lunar phases. Over time, it became a poetic way of expressing a distant past. It is often used in storytelling or when discussing historical events or personal experiences.
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He had been dreaming of his wedding day for many moons, and now it was finally approaching.
She was traveling the world many moons ago, exploring different cultures.
Jupiter’s intense gravity affects the orbits of its many moons and plays a significant role in the solar system’s dynamics.
They had been neighbors for many moons before finally becoming close friends.
Many moons from now, people will look back on these days as a significant era.
