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  What it means

  “Long ago and not true.” A dismissive phrase used to wave away something as ancient history — irrelevant, outdated, or simply not worth discussing anymore.

  Vocabulary

  • dawno — long ago
  • nieprawda — not true, untrue

  Grammar note

  A fixed two-part phrase with no verb. The juxtaposition of 'long ago' and 'not true' implies the thing is so old it might as well be fiction.

  Cultural context

  Often said with a dismissive wave of the hand. Used to shut down references to past events or old grievances.

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