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Idioms and Phrases

Sooner or later something will become known or be revealed, as in I don't know whether or not they'll like the reconstruction; only time will tell . This proverbial phrase dates from the early 1500s.

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Time will tell whether this compromise, such as it is, is sufficient to keep intact the fragile coalition that managed to get Trump elected twice, or whether it will hasten its demise.

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Where Exeter go now only time will tell - they have some experienced players coming in over the summer, led by marquee Australian signing Len Ikitau.

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Time will tell if James fits into the Lakers’ postseason plans.

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Going into Sunday's game there are questions around his future, but only time will tell if that lies at Old Trafford or elsewhere.

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Whether that’s enough to keep the job as USC’s quarterback, only time will tell.

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