Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
until-the-cows-come-home
idiom
/ʌnˈtɪl ðə kaʊz kʌm hoʊm/
Definition
A phrase used to denote a time that is very long or indefinitely extended, implying that something will continue for a time that is perceived as excessive or endless.
Examples
- She’ll argue about that point until the cows come home.
- You can wait for an answer from him until the cows come home, and he still might not respond.
Meaning
The expression suggests doing something for an extended period, often without result or until a particular condition changes, which is unlikely to happen soon.
Synonyms
- Forever
- For ages
- Until doomsday
