Down the road

Meaning

The idiom "down the road" is used to describe a future event or situation that is not yet certain, but may happen in the near or distant future. It can also be used to refer to a specific location or destination.

Usage

• I don't know what my plans are for next year, but I'm sure something good will come my way down the road.
• We need to focus on our current project, but we can start planning for our next big launch down the road once it's finished.
• I'll be moving to a new city soon, and I'm excited to explore all the sights and sounds down the road.
• Down the road, we hope to expand our business to include more products and services.
• We don't have any concrete plans for the future yet, but we're always looking for opportunities that come our way down the road.

Roots and History

The idiom "down the road" dates back to at least the early 19th century in English, with the first known use appearing in 1827 in a collection of sayings called "Young Husband." The phrase comes from the literal meaning of traveling down the road or path ahead. Over time, it has taken on a figurative meaning to refer to the future.

Synonyms in English

• In the future
• Onward
• Ahead
• Down the line
• Eventually

Synonyms in other languages

• French: À l'avenir / En avant
• Spanish: En el futuro / Adelante
• German: Im Zukunft / Voraus
• Italian: Nel futuro / Avanti
• Chinese: 未来 (wǒ lǐ) / 前进 (qiān jìn)

Similar Idioms

• in the meantime

• drop off

• turn down a glass