DAILY ENGLISH VOCABULARY
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SOCIAL · GREETING
TODAY YOU'LL MASTER
Long time no see
The classic hello after way too long.
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What it really means
“Long time no see” is a friendly greeting for someone you haven't encountered in a while. It can be used after weeks, months, or years apart. The phrase signals warmth and recognition — I remember you, it's been a while, I'm glad to see you again.
In one line: a warm greeting meaning it’s been ages.
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See it in action
THEMHey! Long time no see!
YOURight? Has it been a year?
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Say it like a native
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✕ INSTEAD OF
it has been a long time since we last spoke
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✓ TRY
Long time no see!
Hey stranger!
Been a minute!
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CULTURE INSIGHT
American casual culture loves warm reconnection greetings. “Long time no see” is used across age groups and contexts — with coworkers, old friends, distant family. The phrase signals affection without requiring anyone to explain the gap.
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YOUR CHALLENGE TODAY
Today, think of one person you haven't seen in a while. Practice the greeting you'd use if you ran into them. The casual warmth of phrases like this is part of what makes English social culture feel welcoming.
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NATIVE ENGLISH INSIDER
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See you tomorrow,
Teacher Tiffani
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