English Explanatory Dictionary

month of Sundays

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very long time; a period regarded as too long.

Pronunciation

/ˌmʌnθ əv ˈsʌndeɪz/ /-diz/ /ˌmʌnθ əv ˈsʌnˌdeɪz/ /-ˈsən-/ En-au-month of Sundays.ogg

Word forms

month of Sundays months of Sundays

Etymology

Probably a reference to the passing of as many Sundays as there are days in a month, that is, between 28 and 31 weeks.

Synonyms

eternity forever week of Saturdays week of Sundays aeon age ages blue moon coon's age crow's age dog's age donkey's years eld eon forever and a day interim interlude interval lifetime long haul long run meantime minute month of Sundays spell while years yonks

Derived words

never in a month of Sundays
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