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Since we were little vs Since we were young

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They both convey the idea of a period starting from childhood. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they're used.
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Since we were little

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a period starting from childhood.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been happening or true since the time when the speaker and another person were children.

Examples:

  • We have been best friends since we were little.
  • I have loved playing the piano since I was little.
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... Ever since we were little you've been my role model. Your strength, kindness and tenacity always inspire me. You love so hard, and deserve that same kind of ...
  • May 15, 2024 ... Since we were little girls, we've dreamed of what this moment would be like, and it was better than we could've ever imagined.
  • Mar 21, 2023 ... 86K likes, 684 comments - fortunefeimster on March 21, 2023: "Bryan and I have been friends since we were little. Our grandmothers wanted us ...
  • Another way to say Since We Were Little? Synonyms for Since We Were Little (other words and phrases for Since We Were Little).
  • Sep 21, 2018 ... Happy Birthday Nicole Richie! So many special memories since we were little girls! Sending you lots of love, happiness & birthday wishes!
  • May 6, 2019 ... Spyro is our favorite game ever and we've been playing it since we were little. We wanted it to be very minimalistic and so we designed this ...
  • Oct 21, 2019 ... I was wondering if I should correct it: The fear of mistakes is something that has been taught since we were little. thank you in advance for ...
  • May 21, 2024 ... My grandpa has always given my brothers and I hot wheels since we were little, now I bring them home after work days to play with the kids 😄 affordable fun! ...
  • Heath writes of his brother, “ever since we were little, and I mean 3-4 years old, we have been in one musical ensemble or another. Our mother was a choir ...

Alternatives:

  • since we were young
  • since we were kids
  • since we were children
  • since we were small
  • since we were little ones

Since we were young

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a period starting from childhood.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been happening or true since the time when the speaker and another person were children.

Examples:

  • We have known each other since we were young.
  • She has been interested in art since she was young.
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Friends since we were young (plus a new one!) Their only agenda was to help me with mine. I'm so grateful for them. This November trip meant the ...
  • Sep 11, 2021 ... First night out with the wife since we were young and in shape! Even though we heard the baby crying all the way from Irvine, I'm glad I got at least 14 songs ...
  • Since we were young this guy has supported everything I have ever done and has been a huge part of making KKR what it is today. Crazy to see how far...
  • Aug 16, 2022 ... [Helluva Boss] Since we were young KJHyun on DeviantArthttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/https://www.deviantart.com/kjhyun ...
  • May 20, 2023 ... I LOVE YOU SINCE WE WERE YOUNG(Goneloleñtis #1) Completed. I LOVE YOU SINCE WE W... azjoya. Reads. Reads 53,078. 53,07853K. Votes. Votes 4,219.
  • Aug 10, 2009 ... Ever Since We Were Young... brigette on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/brigette/art/Ever-Since-We-Were-Young-132828030brigette ...
  • Ever Since We Were Young (feat. Nick Esposito of 'The Title') by breathingsparks, released 14 February 2012.
  • Nov 30, 2022 ... Since we were young. Qualityplaidturkey. Summary: Belly and Conrad never spoke about it. It first happened when she was seven and he was nine ...
  • {Discontinued}Since We Were Young (Colby Brock x Reader). Fanfiction. You finally move to L.A. from Kansas and live with your brother Sam along with six other ...

Alternatives:

  • since we were little
  • since we were kids
  • since we were children
  • since we were small
  • since we were little ones

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