Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
last-an-eternity
idiomatic expression
/læst ən ɪˈtɜrnɪti/
Definition
To endure for an indefinitely long time, often used to express the feeling that time has become immovable or that the current situation will not change.
Examples
- Waiting for the train felt like it would last an eternity.
- She gazed at the clock, wishing the meeting would last an eternity.
- In times of hardship, moments can last an eternity.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the sense of a prolonged experience that seems endless, often used in contexts of waiting or enduring.
Synonyms
- forever
- for ages
- for a long time
- an infinite time
