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Long time no see

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7 December 2025

Long time no see

We use this expression to say hello to someone we have not seen for ages.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Jan - remember me?

Francis! How are you? Long time no see!

Yes, it must be ten years.

Example 2

Hello, Veronique.

Hello Tom. Long time no see. How are you?

Fine - married with two children now. And you?

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