What does "Ages ago" mean?

a very long time ago

Synonym: long ago, previously Opposite: recently, now

"Ages ago" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I thought we'd thrown that out ages ago

Peppa Pig S2E40

WELL, UM, IT'S REALLY HARD, AND I SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT IT UP AGES AGO, BUT SOOKIE AND I ARE THINKING OF MAKING A CHANGE.

Gilmore Girls S2E8

Yeah, but that was ages ago.

Sherlock S1E1

The documentary series finished airing ages ago.

The Office S9E23

It was ages ago.

Breaking Bad S2E11

I don't know why I didn't tell you the truth ages ago, but...

New Girl S2E25

"Ages ago" in TV shows & movies

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