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Silviapham Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

Need help

Some stranger had lost his way and wanted me to direct hime. It took me ages to get rid of him.

What does mean ages in this sentence?, I don't understand last sentence, please help me thanks
  

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'Ages' is colloquial for 'a very long time': 'Mary! Hi! '

  • 'Ages' is colloquial for 'a very long time': 'Mary!
  • Hi!
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'Ages' is colloquial for 'a very long time':

'Mary! Hi! It's been ages since I saw you last!'
'I had to stand in a long line, so it took me ages to get these concert tickets.'

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