One of these days

phrase

In the future, unspecified time.

One of these days I will finish writing my novel.
Visual representation of "one of these days" - In the future, unspecified time

Often appears as...

  • do something one of these days
  • see her one of these days

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

A threat indicating a future retaliation or event.

One of these days I'll have my revenge.
Visual representation of "one of these days" - A threat indicating a future retaliation or event

Often appears as...

  • revenge one of these days
  • show them one of these days

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

In the future, unspecified time.

One of these days I will finish writing my novel.
Visual representation of "one of these days" - In the future, unspecified time

Often appears as...

  • do something one of these days
  • see her one of these days

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

A threat indicating a future retaliation or event.

One of these days I'll have my revenge.
Visual representation of "one of these days" - A threat indicating a future retaliation or event

Often appears as...

  • revenge one of these days
  • show them one of these days

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
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Non-specific Future

Indicates a future event without giving a precise time.

Illustration for Non-specific Future
I'll visit Paris one of these days, when I get vacation time.
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Casual Intent

Shows casual or informal intention, often used among friends.

Illustration for Casual Intent
Let's catch up one of these days over coffee.
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Optimistic Tone

Expresses hope or optimism regarding the future.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
One of these days, we'll look back at this and laugh.
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Non-specific Future

Indicates a future event without giving a precise time.

Illustration for Non-specific Future
I'll visit Paris one of these days, when I get vacation time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Intent

Shows casual or informal intention, often used among friends.

Illustration for Casual Intent
Let's catch up one of these days over coffee.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Expresses hope or optimism regarding the future.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
One of these days, we'll look back at this and laugh.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Non-specific Future

Indicates a future event without giving a precise time.

Illustration for Non-specific Future
I'll visit Paris one of these days, when I get vacation time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Intent

Shows casual or informal intention, often used among friends.

Illustration for Casual Intent
Let's catch up one of these days over coffee.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Optimistic Tone

Expresses hope or optimism regarding the future.

Illustration for Optimistic Tone
One of these days, we'll look back at this and laugh.
Visual representation of the word "One of these days"

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