Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forever-and-a-day
idiom
/fəˈrɛvər ənd ə deɪ/
Definition
An indefinite and very long period of time.
Examples
- I’ve been waiting for forever-and-a-day for that package to arrive.
- She promised to love him forever-and-a-day.
- The project seemed to last forever-and-a-day, but we finally completed it.
Meaning
The phrase ‘forever-and-a-day’ suggests a time frame that feels endless and is often used to emphasize the idea of permanence or a very lengthy duration.
Synonyms
- For eternity
- For ages
- Endlessly
- For a lifetime
