long long ago

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English

Phrase

long long ago

(colloquial, fairy tales) Used to add emphasis to the fact that the story takes place in the distant past.
Long long ago, in a land far far away there lived a beautiful princess.

Usage notes

Generally used in conjuncion with far far away.

Translations

Translations

Irish: fadó fadó
Japanese: 昔昔 (ja) (むかしむかし, mukashi-mukashi)

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