way back when

A relatively long time ago, especially when recalling something that is not the case now. Primarily heard in US. I used to really like this band way back when, but now that I'm older, they just sound silly to me. Way back when, there were only a few channels on TV. Now there seem to be thousands!

See also: back, way

See also:

way back
up on (one's) ear
one of the boys
one of the lads
lad
be one of the boys
be one of the lads
be one of the lads/boys/girls
pure merino
chip

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