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WHEN THE TIME COMES

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Dictionary entry overview: What does when the time comes mean?

• WHEN THE TIME COMES (adverb)
The adverb WHEN THE TIME COMES has 1 sense:

1. at the appropriate time

Familiarity information: WHEN THE TIME COMES used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• WHEN THE TIME COMES (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

At the appropriate time

Synonyms:

in due course; in due season; in due time; in good time; when the time comes

Context example:

we'll get to this question in due course

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