Sooner or later



Exemple : He will understand the problem sooner or later

Definition


"Sooner or later" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate that something will happen eventually, though the exact time is uncertain. It suggests that the outcome or event is inevitable and will occur at some point in the future, whether soon or after some delay.

Étymologie


The phrase "sooner or later" combines the comparative adverbs 'sooner' and 'later' to express inevitability over time. Its usage dates back to Middle English and reflects a natural way to describe uncertain timing for an eventual event. Did you know that the phrase neatly captures the human sense of patience mixed with certainty?

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"Sooner or later" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A2) - partie 4", qui contient 116 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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