Til the cows come home Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This informal expression means 'for a very long time,' often with the sense that something will continue endlessly or much longer than necessary.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and idiomatic; rarely literal. Used to exaggerate how long something will take or last, often in negative or playful contexts. Equivalent to 'forever' or 'for ages.' Not used in formal writing.
Example Sentences
We can wait til the cows come home, but he probably won't show up.
basic
You can argue til the cows come home, but the rules won't change.
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She could listen to music til the cows come home.
basic
You can keep calling til the cows come home, but nobody’s picking up.
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He'll complain about his job til the cows come home, but he never quits.
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We could talk about this til the cows come home, but let’s grab some food instead.
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