Example: You will receive the results in due course after the exam.
Definition
"In due course" is an expression used to indicate that something will happen or be done at the appropriate or expected time, without specifying an exact moment. It implies a natural or proper sequence of events will lead to the outcome, as in receiving results after a process.
Translations
a su debido tiempo
te zijner tijd
al seu degut temps
en temps voulu
zu gegebener Zeit
Etymology
The phrase "in due course" originates from the idea of things happening in their proper or appointed time. "Due" here means rightful or appropriate, while "course" refers to a natural progression or sequence. This phrase has been used in English since at least the 16th century to suggest events will occur when the time is right.
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"In due course" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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