Forever and a day Meaning in English

expression

US

fɝˈɛvɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdeɪ

fer-EV-er and uh-DAY

UK

fəɹˈɛvɐ/ /ˈænd/ /æɪ/ /dˈeɪ

fuh-REV-uh and uh-DAY

Definition

A poetic or exaggerated way to say a very long time or forever; used for emphasis when talking about something lasting or taking longer than expected.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is informal and often used for emphasis or humor. Common in poetry or playful language. Usually applies to time duration, often in exaggeration ('I've been waiting forever and a day').

• Spanish: para siempre y un día
• Portuguese (BR): para sempre e mais um dia
• Portuguese (PT): para sempre e mais um dia
• Chinese (Simplified): 永永远远
• Chinese (Traditional): 永永遠遠
• Hindi: हमेशा और एक दिन (hamesha aur ek din)
• Arabic: إلى الأبد ويوم واحد
• Bengali: অনন্তকাল - যুগ যুগ ধরে
• Russian: целую вечность - навеки
• Japanese: 永遠に - いつまでも
• Vietnamese: mãi mãi - rất lâu
• Korean: 영원히 - 아주 오랜 시간 동안
• Turkish: sonsuza dek - çok uzun süre
• Urdu: ہمیشہ ہمیشہ - ایک طویل عرصے تک
• Indonesian: selamanya - selama-lamanya

Example Sentences

I have loved you forever and a day.

basic

The old castle has stood for forever and a day.

basic

They promised to be friends for forever and a day.

basic

I've been waiting for this package forever and a day!

natural

It felt like the movie lasted forever and a day.

natural

Honestly, fixing this car is taking forever and a day.

natural