From way back Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɹəm/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈbæk

FRUHM WAY BAK

UK

fɹˈɒm/ /wˈeɪ/ /bˈæk

fr-OM WAY BAK

Definition

Used to describe something or someone that has existed or been present a very long time; often refers to old friendships or things with a long history.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often nostalgic. Used for relationships ('friends from way back') or things ('traditions from way back'). Implies familiarity and a long duration, not just 'old'. Do not use for objects literally far in space.

• Spanish: de hace mucho tiempo - desde hace años
• Portuguese (BR): de muito tempo atrás - de longa data
• Portuguese (PT): de há muito tempo - de longa data
• Chinese (Simplified): 很久以前 - 老交情
• Chinese (Traditional): 很久以前 - 老交情
• Hindi: बहुत पहले से
• Arabic: منذ وقت طويل - من زمن بعيد
• Bengali: অনেক আগে থেকে - বহুদিন ধরে
• Russian: с давних пор - с незапамятных времён
• Japanese: 昔から - ずっと前から
• Vietnamese: từ rất lâu rồi - từ xa xưa
• Korean: 오래전부터 - 아주 옛날부터
• Turkish: çok eski zamanlardan - eskiden beri
• Urdu: بہت پرانے وقت سے - ابتدا سے
• Indonesian: sejak dulu sekali - dari zaman dahulu

Example Sentences

They are friends from way back.

basic

That tradition comes from way back.

basic

I've known her from way back.

basic

That song is a hit from way back.

natural

We're buddies from way back, so I trust him.

natural

My love for chocolate goes from way back.

natural