in due course
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When the appropriate time arrives.
Examples
The committee will announce the results in due course.
Please be patient; the refund will be processed in due course.
The contract terms will be finalized in due course, once negotiations are complete.
We will review your application in due course.
Your promotion will be considered in due course, after the performance review.
Meanings
Examples
We will review your application in due course.
The committee will announce the results in due course.
Please be patient; the refund will be processed in due course.
The project details will be shared in due course, once all approvals are obtained.
Your promotion will be considered in due course, after the performance review.
The contract terms will be finalized in due course, once negotiations are complete.
We will get back to you in due course, as soon as we have more information.
FAQ
What does in due course mean?
It means something will happen when the appropriate time arrives.
How is in due course used in business contexts?
It is used to say that a decision or action will occur after the necessary time has passed.
Is in due course formal or informal?
When should I use in due course instead of in time?
Use in due course when you want to stress that something will happen after the appropriate time, while in time can simply mean early enough.
What is a synonym for in due course?
Synonyms include in time, when the time is right, at the appropriate moment, in the fullness of time, and in due time.
Does in due course imply a specific time period?
It does not specify an exact duration, only that the appropriate time will have passed.
Can in due course be used in casual conversation?
It is a formal expression, so it is not common in casual talk.
How does in due course differ from in due time?
in due course emphasizes the right moment, whereas in due time focuses on the passage of time.
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