all in good time

English

Adverb

all in good time (not comparable)

1. At a suitable moment in time.

   Don't worry! I'm sure it will arrive all in good time.

2. (as a set phrase) One should be patient.

   Synonym: in due time

   Q: When are you going to mend the door? A: All in good time!

Related terms

• time heals all wounds

Translations

one should be patient — see also in due time

• Estonian: iga asi omal ajal
• French: en temps voulu, au bon moment (fr)
• German: alles zu seiner Zeit
• Portuguese: vai com calma
• Russian: всё в своё вре́мя (vsjo v svojó vrémja), всему́ своё вре́мя (ru) (vsemú svojó vrémja)
• Spanish: todo a su tiempo, a la corta o a la larga, el tiempo todo lo alcanza, todo se andará, todo en su momento

See also

• all things come to those who wait
• cross that bridge when one comes to it
• good things come to those who wait
• patience is a virtue