Idiom of the day :- Donkey’s years

Idiom of the day :- Donkey’s years

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Donkeys have very long ears. The reason we have this funny expression ( it is assumed ) is because the word ‘years’ rhymes with ‘ears’. It means a long, long time. ‘I wonder how my old friend and stablemate Oliver is ?’ Alfonso wondered. ‘He hasn’t visited me in donkey’s years.’