Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kingdom-come
idiom
/ˈkɪŋdəm kʌm/
Definition
A phrase used to suggest a time in the distant future, often referred to when talking about an afterlife or an event that seems far off.
Examples
- We will keep working on this project until kingdom come.
- She believes that true peace will arrive in kingdom-come.
- He promised to support the cause until kingdom come.
Meaning
The term implies an unknown or unspecified time yet to come, particularly when discussing consequences or outcomes.
Synonyms
- in the long run
- eventually
- in the fullness of time
