For the ages Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈeɪdʒəz/, /ˈeɪdʒɪz

FOR-thuh-AY-jiz

UK

fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈeɪdʒɪz

faw-THUH-AY-jiz

Definition

Used to describe something so remarkable or memorable that it will be remembered for a very long time, as if it belongs in history.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in a positive, dramatic sense for outstanding events, performances, or achievements. Common in sports, entertainment, or major life milestones; always implies lasting significance and uniqueness. Not used for everyday things.

• Spanish: para la historia - memorable
• Portuguese (BR): para a história - inesquecível
• Portuguese (PT): para a história - inesquecível
• Chinese (Simplified): 载入史册 - 经典
• Chinese (Traditional): 載入史冊 - 經典
• Hindi: सदियों तक याद रखने लायक - ऐतिहासिक
• Arabic: خالدة - لا تُنسى
• Bengali: যুগের জন্য স্মরণীয় - চিরস্মরণীয়
• Russian: на века - на все времена
• Japanese: 歴史に残る - 永遠に語り継がれる
• Vietnamese: để đời - ghi dấu mãi mãi
• Korean: 역사에 남을 - 영원히 기억될
• Turkish: tarihe geçecek - unutulmaz
• Urdu: تاریخ ساز - ہمیشہ یاد رہنے والا
• Indonesian: untuk sepanjang masa - abadi

Example Sentences

Her performance was for the ages.

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That basketball game was truly for the ages.

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The wedding was for the ages.

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That speech was for the ages—I’ll never forget it.

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People will talk about this moment—it’s for the ages.

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Last night’s concert was for the ages; what a show!

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