What does "Sooner or later" mean?

eventually

Synonym: eventually Opposite: never

"Sooner or later" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

His treatment bought him some time, but the doctors, they all say that sooner or later--

— Breaking Bad S3E3

Sooner or later the time comes when we all must become responsible adults...

— Desperate Housewives S1E13

You know sooner or later somebody's gonna come along...

— Friends S2E2

Yet... sooner or later... in every man's life...

— Game of Thrones S1E9

Well, sooner or later, people are gonna figure out we're dating.

— Gossip Girl S2E3

Sooner or later, the guy that did this is gonna seek medical attention.

— Grey's Anatomy S1E2

Sooner or later, the crazy comes bubbling to the surface.

— How I Met Your Mother S2E7

Sooner or later, we'll get to the one that you love.

— Modern Family S5E16

"Sooner or later" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 13 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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