Example: When the time comes, we will celebrate together.
Definition
"When the time comes" is a phrase used to indicate that an action or event will happen at the appropriate or designated moment in the future, often implying patience or readiness for that specific time. For example, "When the time comes, we will celebrate together."
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" originates from the combination of 'when,' a word used to ask or refer to a time, and 'the time comes,' meaning the arrival of a particular moment. It reflects a natural way humans express anticipation or preparation for future events. Did you know? This phrase captures the human tendency to await the right moment before acting.
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"When the time comes" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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