was

It was fun while it lasted.

something that you say when something good has ended but you are not sorry. I wouldn't have wanted more than 3 years at university, but it was fun while it lasted.

See also: fun, last

That was a [game/meal/walk etc.] and a half! (informal)

something that you say about something that was very surprising, very good, or took a lot of time. That was a walk and a half! I'm exhausted.

See also: game, half, meal, that, walk

when someone was a (mere) twinkle in their father's eye (humorous)

at a time before someone was born. All this happened a very long time ago, when you were a mere twinkle in your father's eye.

See also: eye