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Donkey’s years

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Very InformalPlay
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends or family, not in formal situations. SlideI haven't seen you in donkey's years! How have you been?
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British OriginPlay
Primarily a British expression, understood in the UK but may confuse people from other countries. SlideHe's been with the company for donkey's years, since the very beginning.
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ExaggerationPlay
It's an exaggeration, it doesn't mean a specific number of years, it just feels like a really long time. SlideI've been doing this job for donkey's years, but it never gets easier.