Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

Long time no see!

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Meaning

An informal greeting expressing surprise at not seeing someone for a long time.

Examples

  • John: '<b>Long time no see!</b> How have you been?'<br>
  • Alice: 'I'm doing great, and yourself?'
  • John: 'Oh, just the usual, and you?'
  • Alice: '<b>Long time no see!</b> What have you been up to all these years?'<br>