Once upon a time

adverb

/ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/

Definitions

1.adverbThe traditional beginning of children's stories, especially fairy tales.

2.adverbA long time ago (typically said of something that is not well remembered).

"I don't speak Spanish, but I could read it pretty well once upon a time."

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