Example: When the time comes, we will start the project together.
Definition
"When the time comes" is a phrase used to indicate that an action or event will take place at the appropriate or designated moment in the future, often implying readiness or patience until that moment arrives.
Translations
cuando llegue el momento
als het moment daar is
quan arribi el moment
le moment venu
wenn die Zeit gekommen ist
Etymology
The phrase "when the time comes" is a straightforward combination of common English words. "When" originates from Old English 'hwænne,' meaning 'at what time.' The phrase collectively conveys the idea of awaiting the correct or destined moment for something to happen. Did you know? This phrase embodies the human tendency to recognize timing as crucial for actions or decisions.
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"When the time comes" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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