simple past singular of there be

(military, c. 1940s) Inserted in the manner of graffiti in many remote and difficult-to-access locations to mark the presence of American workers or military personnel.

Finished. There was nothing more to the issue.

plural of wasabi

Said to compliment a meal after eating it.

(idiomatic) Used to express disappointment about someone's uncharacteristic or abnormal past actions.

(idiomatic) Before (an idea or activity) was popular, trendy, famous, or duly appreciated.

simple past tense of be there

It was once true (that)...; there was a time when...

(idiomatic, humorous) Used to express surprise about someone's uncharacteristic or wacky, offbeat past actions.