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sooner or later
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at some point in the future, though you cannot say when
Used for things you think are certain. Fixed order: 'sooner or later', not 'later or sooner'.
In context
You'll have to tell your parents sooner or later.
Sooner or later, the rainy season ends and Hanoi gets sunny again.
Common mistake
Incorrect: later or sooner
Correct: sooner or later
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