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Jun 16, 2020 · And "It is a long time since we met" would be even more wrong, because the "long time" refers to a time in the past. (Even if we still haven't met yet, and it is still being a long time, the phrase typically refers to the time that has already passed, so it is past tense.)
Dec 6, 2019 · “Since long” or “Since a long time” in sentences such as “We have lived here since long.” are not English. ‘Since’ is only used in temporal expressions in relation to a fixed time point :
- Disclaimer I originally suggested this question be migrated to SE English Language Learners, as I believe it obvious to native speakers that this p...
- It is a weaker version of "Ever since, as a matter of practice, larger issuers have voluntarily offered more forward-looking information than was s...
- I refer you to the following passage. As a native British English speaker, using 'since long' in this fashion is perfectly normal. You find it quit...
Sep 20, 2008 · It has been a long time since we have talked. Please, linguists, correct me if I'm wrong but I really think have is incorrect in this usage. "2 years ago" is a specific point in time, thus, you would use the simple past: The last time we talked was 2 years ago.
The structure it's (been) + days / weeks / months / etc. + since is used to emphasise the length of time that has passed since a past event: It's been weeks since his last blog post. It's been a long time since I met him. How long has it been since they moved away?
"It is a long time since" is an accurate phrase in written English. You can use it when you want to indicate that a considerable amount of time has passed since an event or occurrence. For example, "It is a long time since I've seen my aunt Martha."
Jan 9, 2018 · The first part of the sentence is fine, but the second part sounds bad. basically, you're describing a finished action in the past, and a non finished action since then (has been). so the second part should be expressed with the past simple tense: "It has been a long time since we worked on the same topic".
We use since, not ago, after ‘it’s a long time’ when we refer back to a point in time: It’s a long time since your last letter. Not: It’s a long time ago your last letter .
