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long time no see

I haven't seen you for a long time.

Etymology:

  • Unknown. Attested US 1901, presented as pidgin English by a Native American. Possibly a calque of Cantonese, comparable to no can do or chop-chop – if so, most likely US Chinatown origin, alternatively British Far East such as Hong Kong. Alternatively, native American origin, or native coinage as pidgin, particularly in cinematic portrayals of native Americans; compare language used by Tonto.
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Dave! Long time no see! How has Boston been treating you?.

Submitted on September 01, 2009

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mucho tiempo sin verte

久しぶり

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