Down the track Meaning in English
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹæk
DOWN-thuh-TRACK or DOWN-thee-TRACK
dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈæk
DOWN-thuh-TRACK or DOWN-thee-TRACK
Definition
An informal expression meaning at some point in the future or later on.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in Australian and British English; similar to 'later on' or 'in the future'. Often used in casual conversation. Not usually used in formal writing. Can refer to an undefined time later rather than a specific moment.
Spanish: en el futuro - más adelantePortuguese (BR): no futuro - mais adiantePortuguese (PT): no futuro - mais adianteChinese (Simplified): 将来 - 以后Chinese (Traditional): 將來 - 以後Hindi: भविष्य में - आगे चलकरArabic: في المستقبل - لاحقًاBengali: ভবিষ্যতে - পরেRussian: в будущем - дальшеJapanese: 将来 - この先Vietnamese: trong tương lai - sau nàyKorean: 미래에 - 앞으로Turkish: ileride - gelecekteUrdu: مستقبل میں - آگے چل کرIndonesian: di masa depan - nanti
Example Sentences
We'll talk about that down the track.
basic
Maybe you can visit us down the track.
basic
Things will get easier down the track.
basic
We might move to a bigger house down the track if the family grows.
natural
There are a lot of things that could change down the track.
natural
You might regret that decision down the track.
natural