BY-AND-BY

Lobo · #1 (permalink) Tue Apr 13, 2010 0:12 am *BY-AND-BY*

I found the following sentence, and I am not sure of the meaning of BY-AND-BY. I thik it could be eventualy or finaly, but I would like to be sure. I also would like knowing if this expression is commonly used.

"You will se, however, by-and-by, why I mention it".

Regards.

Haihao · #2 (permalink) Tue Apr 13, 2010 0:20 am *BY-AND-BY*

After a while; soon.

Lobo · #3 (permalink) Tue Apr 13, 2010 23:50 pm *BY-AND-BY*

Thank you for the reply.

Is this expression commonly used? I have never heard it. Does every native english speaker know it?

Regards.

Haihao · #4 (permalink) Wed Apr 14, 2010 0:48 am *BY-AND-BY*

I think so, Lobo. I would guess at least the native speakers after a certain period of education may all know about it.

Beeesneees · #5 (permalink) Wed Apr 14, 2010 1:31 am *BY-AND-BY*

I would second the opinion that it is a common expression.
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