In due time
Example: You will receive the package in due time, don't worry.
Definition
"In due time" is an expression meaning at the appropriate or expected moment, typically after a certain period has passed. It implies that something will happen eventually, often with patience or natural timing, as in the phrase: You will receive the package in due time, don't worry.
Translations
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a su debido tiempo -
te zijner tijd -
al seu degut temps -
en temps voulu -
zu gegebener Zeit
Etymology
The phrase "in due time" originates from the Middle English use of "due" meaning proper or fitting, combined with "time" referring to a specific moment. It reflects the idea of something occurring at the correct or rightful moment. Did you know? The word "due" comes from Latin "debere", meaning 'to owe,' hinting that the event is 'owed' at the right time.
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"In due time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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