IT WAS A DIFFERENT TIME

Definition: This phrase is used to express that the circumstances or societal norms in the past were distinct from those in the present, often implying that judgments should be made with consideration for the context of the past.

Synonyms: Era Shift, Time Shift, Different Era, Changed Period, Shifted Time

Usage Examples in Sentences

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It was a different time when women were not allowed to vote.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: I was reading about the history of women's rights, and it's shocking how limited their opportunities were in the early 20th century.B: Yes, it's true. Women faced significant challenges in gaining equal rights and opportunities back then.A: Exactly. It's easy to judge from our modern perspective, but we have to remember, it was a different time.B: Absolutely. Social attitudes and laws were very different then.
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