English Expression · Intermediate
time before time
The distant past
Pronunciation: say time before time
Meaning
The distant past.
Example
In the time before time, we were the slaves and the humans were the masters.
In the time before time, we were the slaves and the humans were the masters.
Practice tips
- Practice time before time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.