What does the phrase "long time coming" mean? I mean the connotation? Does that mean something has been in the process of coming for a long time and finally it has come, or not come yet, but it will come eventually, or it will not come. Thanks.
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What does the phrase "long time coming" mean? I mean the connotation? Does that mean something has been in the process of coming for a long time and finally it has come, or not come yet, but it will come eventually, or it will not come. Thanks.
Depends on the tense of the verb that precedes it:
He finally apologized. It's been/was a long time coming.
John: He's going to apologize.
Mary: It's a long time coming. that is, he hasn't as yet, and the apology is long overdue.
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Originally Posted by David L.
"A long time coming" is sort of a phrase that is similar to the phrase "about time" when commenting on something that should have been done previously but was delayed and delayed.Quote:
Originally Posted by ian2
John: "I am finally getting my compensation for that industrial accident".
Jim: "Well, that has been a long time coming, hasn't it? You have been very patient".
John: "I am finally getting my compensation for that industrial accident".
Jim: "Well, it's about time. You have been very patient".
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Originally Posted by Naamplao