Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
before-your-time
idiom
/bɪˈfɔːr jɔːr taɪm/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something occurred or existed prior to someone’s birth or their time of awareness.
Examples
- The music of the 1970s is often considered before-your-time for younger generations.
- When discussing classic movies, I often feel that they are before-your-time for my friends.
- He shared stories about famous athletes from the 80s, which were before my time.
Meaning
This expression conveys that a particular event, trend, or person was part of history and not directly experienced by the person speaking.
Synonyms
- outdated
- historical
- previous generation
