(I) haven't seen you in a long time.

(I) haven't seen you in a long time.
(I) haven't seen you in a long time.
Fig. an expression of greeting, often said as part of a series. •

Mary: Hi, Fred! Haven't seen you in a long time. Fred: Yeah. Long time no see.

Tom: Well, John. Is that you? I haven't seen you in a long time. John: Good to see you, Tom!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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