English / phrase
once upon a time
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A long time ago; at an earlier period in the past
In context
01
While sorting the basement shelves, I uncovered an old diary beginning with 'Once upon a time.'
02
Once upon a time, this dark and cluttered garage was a bright, tidy workspace.
Synonyms
Long ago,once,in days of old
Antonyms
Currently,nowadays,present day
Collocations
Like once upon a time,read once upon a time,remember once upon a time