long time no see

Idioms  

1. It's been a long time since we met, as in Hi Bob! Long time no see. This jocular imitation of broken English originated in the pidgin English used in Chinese and Western exchange. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Been waiting a long time for this s**t, Long time no see, Thought you got rid of my a**, huh?

From Salon

For fans who missed out on his theater show, you’ll get more chances to see him as he opens for Summers at the Apollo Theater and does sets on Long Time No See Comedy’s showcase and on “Paulie’s Dinner” at the Cutting Room; he’ll even be hosting on the red carpet.

From Los Angeles Times

Long Time No See has been producing some of the best comedy shows in clubs in and around the L.A. area for years.

From Los Angeles Times

Jam-packed with some of the hottest comics in the game from L.A. and beyond, including Tim Dillon, Rachel Wolfson, Brandi Denise, Jared Freid and Mark Normand, there isn’t one Long Time No See show you could go wrong with.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hi guys! Long time no see,” Ricciardo said to the group of his fellow drivers when he walked into Thursday’s news conference.

From Seattle Times