Meaning of the word "take a long time" in English
What does "take a long time" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take a long time
US /teɪk ə lɔŋ taɪm/
UK /teɪk ə lɒŋ taɪm/
Idiom
to require a significant amount of time to happen or be completed
Example:
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Learning a new language can take a long time.
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I'm sorry I'm late, the meeting took a long time.