day dot en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Variant of year dot.
Meanings
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(Australia, Ireland, New-Zealand, slang) A very long time ago; as far back as one can remember.
I've always said right from day dot that New Zealand and Perth are going to be the teams to beat, because they have been there and done that.
2017, “Basketball: Beware the Breakers in ANBL playoffs”, in New Zealand Herald:From day dot, Walsh has had a master plan.
2016, John Bailey, “Is art really just about bonking? MONA's David Walsh ruffles feathers (again)”, in The Sydney Morning Herald:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the day dot | canonical | lexicographic |