词组 | all in good time |
释义 | Idiom all in good time Theme: PATIENCE at some future time; in good time; soon. (This phrase is used to encourage people to be patient and wait quietly.)When will the baby be born? All in good time.MARY: I’m starved! When will Bill get here with the pizza? TOM: All in good time, Mary, all in good time. Idiom all in good time(all) in good time within a reasonable period of time.Max didn't worry about getting an answer today or tomorrow, because he knew it would come in good time. Usage notes: often said to someone who is not being patient: They said the package will come all in good time and there's no way to hurry it up. all in good timeEventually; at a more favorable time in the future. This phrase encourages one to be patient. I know you wish your house had sold already, but all in good time. A: "I'm 35 years old—why aren't I married already?" B: "Oh, sweetheart, all in good time." all in good timeat some future time; in the near future; in good time; soon. (This phrase is used to encourage people to be patient and wait quietly.) When will the baby be born? All in good time. Mary: I'm starved! When will Bill get here with the pizza? Tom: All in good time, Mary, all in good time. |
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