Don't be gone long Meaning in English
expression
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡɔn/ /ˈɫɔŋ
DOHNT bee GAWN LAWNG
dəʊnt/ /bˈiː/ /ɡˈɒn/ /lˈɒŋ
DOHNT bee GON LONG
Definition
A friendly or caring way to ask someone not to stay away for too much time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and warm, often used with friends, family, or loved ones. Implies you want the person to come back soon. Alternatives: 'don't take too long', 'hurry back'. Not appropriate in formal or professional contexts.
Spanish: no tardes mucho - no te demoresPortuguese (BR): não demora - não fique fora por muito tempoPortuguese (PT): não demores - não fiques fora muito tempoChinese (Simplified): 别走太久 - 不要离开太久Chinese (Traditional): 別走太久 - 不要離開太久Hindi: ज़्यादा देर मत रहनाArabic: لا تتأخر - لا تغب طويلاًBengali: গেলেও বেশি সময় থেকো নাRussian: не задерживайся надолгоJapanese: 長くいなくならないでVietnamese: đừng đi lâu quáKorean: 오래 걸리지 마Turkish: fazla kalma - çok oyalanmaUrdu: زیادہ دیر مت لگاناIndonesian: jangan lama-lama
Example Sentences
"I'm going to the store." "Okay, don't be gone long."
basic
Please don't be gone long; dinner will be ready soon.
basic
She told her brother, "Don't be gone long, Mom is waiting for you."
basic
"Have fun at the party, but don't be gone long—I want to watch a movie with you later."
natural
"Don't be gone long—I'll miss you!" she said as he left.
natural
Kids, if you go outside, don't be gone long—it's getting late.
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