idiom
the sands of time
thuh SANDZ uv TYM
ðə sændz əv taɪmListen
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Syllable breakdown
thesandsoftime
Dictionary meaning
The passing of time, especially when viewed as something that inevitably erodes all things; the metaphorical measuring of time.
History and origin
From the hourglass — sand flowing through an hourglass represents the passage of time.
Examples
- The ancient temple was slowly being reclaimed by jungle as the sands of time wore it down.
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