By-and-by (Noun)
Meaning
An indefinite time in the future; "he'll get around to it in the sweet by-and-by".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- She promised to visit her hometown by-and-by, but for now she's too busy with work.
- The company will address the issue by-and-by, but for now they're focusing on more pressing matters.
- He'll get around to learning a new language by-and-by, but for now he's too caught up in his current projects.
- The city plans to build a new park by-and-by, but for now the funds are being allocated elsewhere.
- The family will take a vacation by-and-by, but for now they're just trying to get through the school year.