sooner or later
sooner or later - At some future time or other; eventually. This phrase has been strolling through history since the sixteenth century and remains as timeless as ever. Joseph Addison immortalized it in The Spectator in 1712: “The dying Man is one whom, sooner or later, we shall certainly resemble.”
Related Terms and Expressions:
- In the long run - Over an extended period.
- Eventually - At some future time.
- It’s just a matter of time - Inevitable.
- By and by - Soon; eventually.
- Inevitable - Certain to happen, unavoidable.
Synonyms:
InevitablyUltimatelyEventually- “On the horizon”
Antonyms:
- “Never”
- “Unlikely”
- “Impromptu”
- “Suddenly”
Humorous Quotes:
“Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.” - Mac McCleary
Proverbs on Time and Inevitability:
- “Time and tide wait for no man.”
- “What goes around, comes around.”
- “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but sooner or later, roads led there.”
Suggested Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle - Mindfulness and inevitable change.
- Song: “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper - Timeless love and patience.
- Movie: “Groundhog Day” - Learning life’s lessons, eventually.
- Poetry: “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time” by Robert Herrick - Seizing opportunities while you can.
### Which of these phrases means "eventually"?
- [x] Sooner or later
- [ ] Right here, right now
- [ ] Never ever
- [ ] Like, totally now
> **Explanation:** "Sooner or later" means something will happen at some future time, while the others convey immediate or never-ending timeframes.
### Which is synonymous with "sooner or later"?
- [ ] Never gonna happen
- [x] In the long run
- [ ] Snap decision
- [ ] Just in time
> **Explanation:** "In the long run" is a synonym as it means eventually, whereas the others either indicate immediacy or improbability.
### Pick the phrase that implies inevitability.
- [x] It's just a matter of time
- [ ] Right out of the blue
- [ ] Holding your breath for it
- [ ] Sweating bullets
> **Explanation:** "It's just a matter of time" implies that something is inevitable, while the others suggest surprise or extreme worry.
### True or False: "In a New York minute" is synonymous with "sooner or later."
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "In a New York minute" means very quickly, the complete opposite of the leisurely inevitability implied by “sooner or later.”
### Which proverb matches the inevitability of "sooner or later"?
- [x] Time and tide wait for no man.
- [ ] The early bird catches the worm.
- [ ] A stitch in time saves nine.
- [ ] When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
> **Explanation:** "Time and tide wait for no man" refers to an inevitable passage of time, aligning closely with "sooner or later."
Wishing you a delightful journey through the winding roads of idiomatic exploration, where sooner or later, wisdom and humor converge!
Inspirational Thought: “To everything, there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1
Always be timely, E. V. Entually
