all in due time
all in due time
Things will happen eventually after the appropriate duration of time. Often used to encourage someone to have patience. A: "I'd really like to finish the process right now." B: "All in due time. There are just a few things that have to happen first." You can't just go in to a new job and expect a promotion after the first six months. All in due time, my friend. I know you're eager to know if you got into your first-choice college, but all in due time.
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