donkeys' years

donkeys' years
Очень долгое время. По правилам должно быть donkeys' ears (уши), а не years (годы). Ослиные уши, как известно, очень длинные, и именно их изначально упоминали в этом выражении. Замена вполне объяснима, учитывая близость звучания этих двух слов.

Whatever happened to John? I haven't seen him for donkeys' years. — Что случилось с Джоном? Я его давненько не видел.


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