Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
time-will-tell
idiom
/taɪm wɪl tɛl/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that the outcome of a situation will only be clear after some time has passed.
Examples
- We can only wait and see if the investment was wise; time will tell.
- She claims she can fix the problem, but time will tell if she is right.
Meaning
This expression suggests that the truth or consequences of an event will become evident in the future.
Synonyms
- only time will reveal
- we’ll see in due time
