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Hey dude, you're so on time. I thought I was going to wait for you for donkey's years. Does this sound natural?
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Natural
I'm not super familiar with the phrase "donkey's years", but it sounds correct.
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Hey dude, you're actually on time. I thought I was going to have to wait forever.
Sounds more natural
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Unnatural
"Donkey's years" is not an expression I have ever heard anyone say.
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I would think it would refer to waiting a long time just like a donkey has long ears. You hear weird sayings like this quite often in the southern United States. I hope that helped.
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