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time was
phrase
said to mean that there was a period in the past when something used to happen or be true: 在过去;想当年
time was whenTime was when you could buy a loaf of bread for sixpence.过去，你花6便士就能买到一条面包。
Time was when a gadget like this would cost you a whole month's wage.
Time was you could walk these streets after dark and feel perfectly safe.
Time was you left your front door open so friends could drop in whenever they liked.
Time was you could pick up something like this for a couple of pounds in a charity shop.
See also
timenoun(HISTORICAL PERIOD)
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