in times past
in times past
In the past; long ago. In times past, before telephones and the Internet, we relied on our family and neighbors for nearly every aspect of our lives.
See also: past, times
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in times past
Fig. long ago; in previous times. In times past, you would not have been able to wear casual clothing to work. In times past, the air always seemed fresher and cleaner.
See also: past, times
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- the (dim and) distant past
- the distant past
- look past
- knew it was coming
- know (something) is coming
- brush past (someone or something)
- blow past (someone or something)
- the not-too-distant past
- sneak past (someone or something)
- the not-so-distant past