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Synonyms

of old

Idioms  
  1. Formerly, long since, at an earlier time, as in In days of old the whole town turned out to watch the parade. This somewhat archaic idiom dates from about 1400.


Example Sentences

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“There are a few boxes of old World War Two uniforms in my classroom that need to be put into storage, and you look like just the man for the job. But before you do that, I would like to see you extend a proper goodbye to Cadet Fitz. It will do you no good to move up in the Academy if you retain the manners of a first year.”

From Literature

Something here at the World Cup feels more like a flashback to the times of old.

From BBC

Unite called on the government to push ahead with publication of its Defence Investment Plan, to clarify the future of other contracts including the replacing of old fighter jets with new Typhoons, fitted with Rolls Royce engines, and a further commitment to military satellites built in Portsmouth and Stevenage.

From BBC

That was all it took for the sniffing of Old Rowdy to zero in.

From Literature

The only thing I heard was my deep breathing, the thumping of my heart, and the panting of Old Rowdy.

From Literature