IT TAKES AGES

Definition: A colloquial expression indicating that something requires a significant amount of time or seems to be taking a very long time.

Synonyms: Forever, Eons, Long Waits, Ages Long, Endless Time

Usage Examples in Sentences

#1
Navigating through heavy traffic in the city can make the commute feel like it takes ages.
#2
It takes ages to master a musical instrument, but the joy of playing well is immense.
#3
It takes ages to finish reading this book.
#4
To learn a new language, it takes ages of dedicated practice.
#5
In software development, it takes ages to debug complex code.
#6
It takes ages for the paint to dry on the canvas.
#7
Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch, it takes ages to perfect each dish.
#8
She abhors the taste of cilantro in her food, it takes ages for her to pick it out.
#9
In literature, it takes ages for a classic novel to gain recognition and acclaim.
#10
She complained that it takes ages for the bus to arrive.
#11
In the waiting room, it takes ages to see the doctor.
#12
They said it takes ages for the seeds to sprout.
#13
It takes ages to get a response from customer service.
#14
It takes ages to bake a perfect cake.
#15
He finds that it takes ages to finish reading a novel.
#16
She sighed, feeling that it takes ages to recover from a breakup.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Hey, have you finished compiling the quarterly report yet?B: Not yet, I'm still working on it. It takes ages to gather all the data and analyze it thoroughly.A: I understand. Just make sure it's accurate and comprehensive. Quality over speed, right?B: Absolutely. I'll ensure it meets all the standards before submitting it.
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