Example: He said he will come, but that remains to be seen.
Definition
"That remains to be seen" is an expression used to indicate that the outcome or truth of a situation is uncertain and will only be known in the future. It suggests doubt or the need for further evidence before making a conclusion.
Translations
eso está por verse
dat moet nog blijken
això està per veure
cela reste à voir
das bleibt abzuwarten
Etymology
The phrase "that remains to be seen" originates from the literal meaning of 'to see' as understanding or knowing. It evolved into an idiomatic expression implying that something is not yet clear or confirmed, coming from the idea that the truth will only be revealed when it can be 'seen.'
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"That remains to be seen" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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