phrase
Meaning 1
Lamenting a person or thing gone too soon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
we hardly knew ye
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History
Etymology
Probably from the traditional song "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye" (also known as "Johnny We Hardly Knew Ye" or "Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya"), first published in 1867.