(only) time will tell
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—used to say that the results of a situation will be known only after a certain amount of time has passed
"Will he be OK?" "I don't know. Only time will tell."
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As far as Melifonwu is concerned, only time will tell whether the 25-year-old safety can match what Holland brought at his peak.
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Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
However, only time will tell what'll happen in Las Vegas.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
If that should happen, only time will tell if the U.S. – in the name of Mr. Trump or his successor – comes to Europe’s aid.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2025
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Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
However, only time will tell what'll happen in Las Vegas.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
If that should happen, only time will tell if the U.S. – in the name of Mr. Trump or his successor – comes to Europe’s aid.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2025
Only time will tell for the couples on season 8 of Love Is Blind!
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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“(only) time will tell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%28only%29%20time%20will%20tell. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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