in due time

idiom
UK: /ɪn ˈdjuː taɪm/
US: /ɪn ˈduː taɪm/

  1. Eventually; at a later, unspecified time.

    1. You'll understand in due time.
    2. She believes that things will improve in due time if we just remain patient.

  2. At the appropriate or expected time.

    1. The payment will be processed in due time.
    2. The application will be reviewed in due time, so please refrain from making repeated inquiries.

Synonyms

eventually ultimately later sooner or later
in due time adverb

  1. sooner or later; after a period of waiting

    1. In due time, you will get your chance.
    2. He will realize the importance of this decision in due time, though it might take some experience.

  2. When the time is right; not before, not after.

    1. The project will be completed in due time.
    2. We believe that the truth will emerge in due time, no matter how long it takes to come out.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in due time" in English means: Eventually; at a later, unspecified time., At the appropriate or expected time..

The phonetic transcription of "in due time" is /ɪn ˈdjuː taɪm/ in British English and /ɪn ˈduː taɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in due time": eventually, ultimately, later, sooner or later.

Example usage of "in due time": "You'll understand in due time.". More examples on the page.