test of time

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Noun

test of time (usually uncountable, plural tests of time)

1. (idiomatic) The correlation of longevity with validity of an idea or trend.

   Reason away, but the test of time will prove me right.

Derived terms

• stand the test of time

See also

• fullness of time
• wait-and-see
• time will tell