due course
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Meaning · English
Happening or done as a normal part of a process
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Xảy ra hoặc được thực hiện như một phần bình thường của quá trình
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Literally: in the expected order of events
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The issue will be addressed in due course
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “due course” mean?
Happening or done as a normal part of a process Literally: in the expected order of events
Is “due course” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.