English Expression · Intermediate
time out of mind
The distant past beyond anyone's memory
Pronunciation: say time out of mind
Meaning
The distant past beyond anyone's memory.
Example
Harvests at Boisveyrac had been gathered under arms since time out of mind, with sentries posted far up the shore.
Harvests at Boisveyrac had been gathered under arms since time out of mind, with sentries posted far up the shore.
Practice tips
- Practice time out of mind 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.