quite some time
Meaning(s)
1. a relatively long period of time
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
haven't heard from someone in quite some time
Analysis
'Quite some time' means 'a long time' or a 'long period of time'. Putting the word 'quite' in front of 'some time' stresses the length of time involved. This is a useful phrase to use if you do not want to be specific about the period of time involved.
Social Examples (Basic)
- I was hoping that Alice would stay in touch after she moved to Australia, but unfortunately, I haven't heard from her in quite some time.
- The mechanic couldn't give me an exact date for when my car would be fixed, but said that it could be quite some time.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Due to delays with our supplier, it will take quite some time to for fill your order.
- We could do with some fresh blood in the sales department. It has been quite some time since we have signed on a new client.