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Waiting for ages

Waiting for ages

Waiting for a long time.

I've been waiting for ages at the bus stop in Chennai.

Remember: An 'age' is a whole period of history. Twenty minutes just feels that long, so we exaggerate. Very common in everyday speech.

Short lessonSaying more or lessSometimes we stretch the truth, shrink it, or give things human feelings to make a point.

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