Meaning of the word "once upon a time" in English
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once upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑːn ə taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɑːn ə taɪm/
Phrase
1.
used at the beginning of a traditional story to signify that it took place in the distant past
Example:
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Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who lived in a grand castle.
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The storyteller began, "Once upon a time, in a land far away..."
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