time will tell

Idioms  

1. Sooner or later something will become known or be revealed, as in I don't know whether or not they'll like the reconstruction; only time will tell. This proverbial phrase dates from the early 1500s.

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Example Sentences

But in the face of competition from entertainment-based contests like this, and boxing's inability to put on the key fights people want to see – like Joshua v Fury in their prime – only time will tell if more repeats are served up rather than new blockbusters.

From BBC

“I guess time will tell whether I’ve been effective.”

From Los Angeles Times

Only time will tell which scenario plays out, but for now, holiday cheer from a market skeptic is welcome.

From Barron's

Time will tell if that’s out of the Dodgers’ comfort zone.

From Los Angeles Times

He noted Barton had taken steps to moderate his online behaviour but added "only time will tell whether this resolve endures".

From BBC