Definition of 'in due course'

in due course

phrase

If you say that something will happen or take place in due course, you mean that you cannot make it happen any quicker and it will happen when the time is right for it.

In due course the baby was born.

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in due course in American English

in the usual or proper sequence (of events)

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in due course

at some future time, esp the natural or appropriate time

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Example sentences containing 'in due course'

We will in due course be setting out exactly how. Times, Sunday Times (2011)The shoots will appear in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2015)It is expected he will join proceedings in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2012)In due course they will be joined by three more. Times, Sunday Times (2012)In due course she will get her man. Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but were afraid to put into practice (2001)An announcement on his replacement will be made in due course. The Sun (2015)That will happen in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2013)The baby's name will be confirmed in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2014)In due course we will make recommendations for each of the other 13 crossings. Times, Sunday Times (2006)The changes and chances of open-plan working will in due course move one or other of you away. Times, Sunday Times (2006)A further announcement will be made in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2014)This will happen in due course, but for now that assured income is as good as you will get anywhere. Times, Sunday Times (2014)And will, in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Miracles must be accepted and enjoyed when they work in your favour, in the sure knowledge that they will happen against you in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Your son will find out in due course what's real and what isn't. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Well, we've passed on the message and will report back in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2015)In due course there will certainly be volumes recording forgotten voices of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Times, Sunday Times (2008)In due course the victims will be told what happened and, perhaps, receive a modest dividend. Times, Sunday Times (2008)