Sooner or later
Example: Sooner or later, everyone learns to ride a bike.
Definition
"Sooner or later" is a phrase used to indicate that something will happen at some point in the future, either quickly or after some delay, but inevitably. It expresses the certainty that an event or outcome will occur eventually, regardless of the exact timing.
Etymology
The phrase "sooner or later" originates from the comparative forms of time-related adverbs 'soon' and 'late.' It combines these words to express an undetermined but inevitable future moment. Did you know? The phrase has been used in English since at least the 16th century, reflecting the human awareness that certain events can't be avoided forever.
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"Sooner or later" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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