(only) time will tell

idiom

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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Only time will tell, but this take from Simms will simply add more fire under the Cowboys' quarterback. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025 Though the geography of the teams make the matchup a natural rivalry, some Golden State players believe time will tell before the intensity between the teams kicks in. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 17 May 2025 But only time will tell the extent to which hydrail becomes the new norm beyond its current early use-cases in California, Germany and China. Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Only time will tell, but the decision places pressure on a pair of young veteran players and a couple of rookies to make the Panthers look smart. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for (only) time will tell

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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 24 May. 2025.

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