The not-too-distant past In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the not-too-distant past", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-08-27 02:08

the not-so-distant past

The not-too-distant past phrase

A time in the past that is not very far from now.

John is a first-rate swimmer in our team now, though he started praticing swimming in the not-too-distant past.

In the not-too-distant past, the land price in this area was just 1000 dollars per square meter; however, it has doubled now.

This phrase is used in its literal meaning.

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