in the course of time

Meaning

1. when enough time has passed

   It is possible that in the course of time a cure for cancer will be found.

In the movies · 9

• In the course of that time, you've had the opportunity...Gone Girl2014
• And the man himself Of course, it's time for Sheriff WoodyToy Story 21999
• Yes, of course there's still time, but...The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus2009
• Of course, at that time in Russia, as the head of laboratory,Icarus2017
• Of course. Perhaps some other time.The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!1988
• Of course we have the time.The Princess Switch2018
• - - Of course. Any time.Tom & Jerry2021
• - No, thank you. - Yes, of course. Who has time?The Matrix Reloaded2003

From the same entry

• in course of
• in the course of
• in the ordinary, normal, course of events, things
• of course
• of course not
• on course for do
• run its course
• be on a collision course
• in due course
• horses for courses
• a matter of course
• a middle course