Know your English | Making sense of donkey’s years
The Hindu
Know your English
“You don’t look too happy. What’s wrong?”
“A senior member in my department quit yesterday because he didn’t get what he….”
“That’s too bad. Been with your company for long?”
“Yes, he joined long before I did. So, I guess, he’s been there for donkey’s years.”
“Donkey’s years? Doesn’t it mean a long time?”
“Yes, that’s right! When you say that someone has been working for a company for donkey’s years, you are saying that he’s been part of the organisation for a very long time.”
“How about this example, then? It’s been donkey’s years since I visited my old school.”
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