time alone will tell
Alternative form of time will tell.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Time alone will tell if this new car is reliable.”
“We just started the new business, but time alone will tell if we made the right choice.”
“Although the diplomat remains optimistic about the peace treaty, time alone will tell whether the agreement can truly endure.”
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a little bird told me
I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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all told
With everything included, counted, or summed; in total.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
Last updated August 10, 2026