in due course

Idioms  

1. Also, in due course of time; in due time; in time; all in good time. After an appropriate interval, in a reasonable length of time. For example, In due course we'll discuss the details of this arrangement, or In due time the defense will present new evidence, or You'll learn the program in time, or We'll come up with a solution, all in good time. Chaucer used in due time in the late 1300s, and the other usages arose over the next few centuries. However, also see in good time for another meaning.

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in due course

Colchester City Council and West Mersea Town Council said water safety signs were going to be installed in due course.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Det Ch Con Harrison said: "We will reply directly to the court in due course, and as such it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time."

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The UK government's Department of Health and Social Care said: "We will consider the advice and will update on any future programme in due course."

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Infantino said he had explained to Trump that "there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA's independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies".

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

"We have lost time. And we will have to lose more in due course, while Rowan and Jonn dry their clothes. Which are"—he held his nose—"rather in need of attention, in my opinion."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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