since time immemorial
Meaning: For longer than anyone can remember.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “Villagers have held the harvest fair since time immemorial.”
Category: Daily Life
Origin: In English law, "time immemorial" meant time beyond legal memory, fixed by a statute of 1275 as before 1189. The general use followed.
Equivalents in other languages
- French: Depuis des lustres — literally: For lusters
More idioms — Daily Life
- much ado about nothing — A lot of fuss about something unimportant.
- have one's work cut out — To face a difficult task.
- mum's the word — Keep this secret; say nothing.
- search me — I don't know.
- be rolling in it — To be very rich.
- be worth one's weight in gold — To be extremely valuable or useful.
More English idioms
- cry one's eyes out — To cry very hard and for a long time.
- make sheep's eyes at — To look at someone in a lovesick, foolish way (dated).
- you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar — Kindness persuades people better than harshness.
- a rare bird — An unusual person or thing.
- follow the herd — To do what everyone else does without thinking.
- a leopard can't change its spots — People cannot change their basic nature.
From our compliments & insults
- Sei una persona d'oro — You're genuinely wonderful — kind, trustworthy, and precious to have in one's life.
- Che spettacolo! — You look absolutely stunning — a spontaneous burst of admiration for someone's appearance.
- Du bist ein Goldstück — You're a real gem — priceless, irreplaceable, and deeply appreciated.