Phrase guide

in someone's time

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In the time when one was of a certain age.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • In my time, we didn't desecrate our flag.
  • In my time, we still played with chemistry sets.
  • I've got into a few scrapes in my time.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: in someone's day

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: aikanaan — Translations
  • French: du temps de — Translations
  • Polish: za czasów — Translations