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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.
Example
I have n't seen her in many moons; it feels like ages since our last meeting.
Many moons from now, people will look back on these days as a significant era.
