long since
long since
Long ago; of the (relatively) distant past. Though Sarah had long since moved on from their relationship, Jonathan still hoped they would one day get back together. I came back to my hometown after college, eager to reconnect with old friends, but they had long since moved away.
See also: long, since
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- long ago
- for (so) long
- for long
- long gone
- go back a long way
- enjoy a long run
- will go a long way
- so long
- go around Robin Hood's barn
- take the long view