English Idioms
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Till doomsday
Meaning
The idiom "till doomsday" means something will last for a very long time, until it becomes unbelievable or impossible to continue. It is often used to describe an extreme amount of time that someone would be willing to wait for something to happen.
Usage
- I'm happy to wait till doomsday for my favorite show to return.
- We need to finish this project before doomsday, or we'll miss the deadline.
- My grandparents have been waiting for their wedding until doomsday, and now that they're finally getting married, they're overjoyed.
- I'm so impatient, I can't wait till doomsday for my favorite band to go on tour again.
- My boss expects me to stay at work until doomsday, but I refuse to give up my work-life balance.
Roots and History
The phrase "doomsday" dates back to medieval times and refers to the end of the world or a catastrophic event that would signal the end of the world. Over time, the phrase has come to be used in a less literal sense to mean any extreme amount of time. The idiom "till doomsday" came into use during the Middle Ages when people were scared of impending doom and would wait for days or even weeks to see if it would actually happen.
Synonyms in English
- Forever
- For eternity
- Until the end of time
- For as long as I live
- Until the day I die
Synonyms in other languages
- 恐れらず、永遠にいてください (Japanese) - This means "Don't worry, forever with you" and is often used to convey a message of eternal love.
- لا اليوم الطفيل (Arabic) - This means "There is no long day" and is often used in poetry to express the idea that time is fleeting and should be cherished.
- נבעלה מאושרת מיוחד השונים (Hebrew) - This means "Holy years are rare" and is often used to describe a significant event or milestone that is considered special.