time out of mind
Since forever began
Time out of mind refers to a period so long ago that no one can remember when it began, or a duration so extended that memory cannot reach its origin.
The phrase emphasizes immemorial antiquity or unbroken continuity stretching back beyond recollection.
These customs have existed from time out of mind.
It functions similarly to "since time immemorial" and often appears in legal and literary contexts to describe rights or traditions of ancient standing.
- long agoIn the distant past
- days of oldTimes long past
- month of SundaysExtremely prolonged period
- long sinceIn the distant past
- agesExtended time spans
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