time alone will tell
time alone will tell
The true meaning, result, or outcome (of something) will only be known in the future or after more time has passed. It's hard to predict how this law will really impact people's lives—time alone will tell. Time alone will tell whether the film is truly considered a success. Some flops go on to become cult favorites.
See also: alone, tell, time, will
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- (only) time will tell
- time will tell
- be level pegging
- be anyone's/anybody's call
- level pegging
- it's anyone's/anybody's call
- IYSWIM
- you can never tell with (someone or something)
- you never know with (someone or something)
- take on a new significance