English idiom: Haven't seen you for ages

zen · Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:16 am *English idiom: Haven't seen you for ages*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #55 "Chit Chat: Talking about the Doctor", question 1

Mike: Haven't seen you for ..........

(a) centuries
(b) ages
(c) periods
(d) times

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #55 "Chit Chat: Talking about the Doctor", answer 1

Mike: Haven't seen you for ages.

Correct answer: (b) ages

Your answer was: incorrect
Mike: Haven't seen you for times.
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i don`t know why the ages is the correct answer

zen

Daniela · Sun Dec 11, 2005 9:10 am *Idiom: 'Haven't seen you for ages.'*

Hi,

"I haven't seen you for ages" means "I haven't seen you for a very long time".
"For ages" is a set expression meaning a long period of time.

Enjoy English! Smile

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