
The year dot
Long Past
Used to describe a time that's so far back it's not specific.
This building has been here since the year dot.
Hyperbolic Sense
It's an exaggeration and isn't meant to be taken literally.
I've been waiting here since the year dot!
Emphasis on Continuity
Emphasizes that something has continued for a very long time without change.
Their family tradition goes back to the year dot.
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