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I haven't seen you in a while vs Didn't see you long time

The correct phrase is 'I haven't seen you in a while.' This phrase is commonly used to express that you have not seen someone for a period of time. The second phrase, 'Didn't see you long time,' is grammatically incorrect and is therefore not commonly used in English.
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I haven't seen you in a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that you have not seen someone for a period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have not seen someone for a period of time. It is a common way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time.

Examples:

  • I haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?
  • I haven't seen you in a while. It's good to catch up.
  • Sorry I haven't seen you in a while. Let's grab coffee soon.
  • It's been a while since I've seen you. How's everything going?
  • I haven't seen you in a while. Let's plan to meet up soon.
  • Jul 17, 2018 ... Let's say that I run into you at the store today. “Hey friend, I haven't seen you in a while. How are you doing?” I am using present ...
  • Dec 14, 2022 ... ... if i'm feeling jokey or know that person well, i sometimes go "i haven't seen you in a while either lol". Upvote 7. Downvote Award Share.
  • Sep 18, 2023 ... "I haven't seen you in a while/for a while". Because I've seen both used in past tense, and I've been really confused. Which one is correct?
  • Mar 22, 2023 ... Should I say 'I haven't seen you in a while / ages or for a while / ages' erc.? If one is which one is more British? · Comments Section.
  • Jan 2, 2024 ... In case I haven't seen you in a while, my husband and I are currently expecting our first child on January 18th! Many of my trusted clients ...
  • Aug 15, 2014 ... For Animal Crossing: New Leaf on the 3DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled ""I haven't seen you in a while" dialog and pinging".
  • May 1, 2019 ... When he remarks, “i haven't seen you in a while, have i?,” he is essentially admitting, even more to himself than to sara, that he's been aloof from her for ...
  • Sep 18, 2023 ... la.cos_ on September 18, 2023: ""I haven't seen you in a while, you've changed...Megumi" -Satoru Gojo. Contact lenses: @icoice.official Get ...
  • Apr 2, 2020 ... I haven't seen you in a while. How is your husband doing? I haven't seen him in a while either." Because I had never been to this restaurant ...
  • Oct 17, 2021 ... 235 likes, 38 comments - go_beyond_fitness_ on October 17, 2021: "Helo Beautiful People I haven't seen you in a while, life has been a ...

Didn't see you long time

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English. The correct form would be 'Haven't seen you in a long time.'

  • ... didn't see you long time like when you grow older miss you Love cuz Tasha-TaTa. Tata. Oct 05, 2021. Sending our thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to you ...
  • ... didn't see you long time. Angela: I feel same I miss you I know you got feeling of me. Rivet: (blush) yech I love you. Angela: I love you too. They kiss ...
  • Jun 6, 2013 ... Jaya can you believe just 30 mins agao I was thinking about you..that didn't see you long time so thought to PM..but was offline..soon when ...
  • Dec 7, 2017 ... How do you say this in Japanese? can i call you later? Related questions. How do you say this in Japanese? I didn't see you long time ago · How ...
  • Aug 13, 2019 ... Welcome back my dude, i didn't see you long time :3. wwwd. Load Replies. tom avatar. Loading... tom uPic End Boss. 5y 5y. If you don't ...
  • Jun 7, 2021 ... but I didn't see you long time. I guess you change your work location. maybe you left when Arabica % closed hahaha. Reply. James Hitselberger ...
  • Aug 10, 2016 ... didn't see you long time. 8 yrs Report. Supun Tharanga, profile picture. Supun Tharanga. Nice. 8 yrs Report. JA Vijayanthi, profile picture. JA ...
  • I didn't see you long time. But now why I am writting. I spoked 1with Mot and he told me about our holiday. I am really looking forward to spend 2 time with ...
  • Jul 24, 2020 ... あなたの写真はもう見ない。 anata no syashin ha mou minai · Bunu Japonca da nasıl dersiniz? I didn't see you long time ago · Bunu Japonca da nasıl ...

Alternatives:

  • Haven't seen you in a long time
  • Long time no see
  • It's been a while since I saw you
  • I haven't seen you for ages
  • I haven't seen you in ages

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