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a long time in coming

a long time in coming is the alternative form of a long time coming.

Meaning of a long time coming

Adjective

a long time coming (not comparable)

  1. (set phrase) In-process, delayed, awaited, or deserved for a considerable duration of time; overdue.
    • "The water is a long time coming. Try another glass of wine."1870, Wilkie Collins, chapter 10, in Man and Wife

Questions about a long time in coming

What is a long time in coming the alternative form of?
A long time in coming is the alternative form of a long time coming.

Words near a long time in coming in the dictionary

  1. a little matter
  2. a little of something goes a long way
  3. a little of the creature
  4. a little pot is soon hot
  5. a long time coming
  6. a long time in coming
  7. a lot
  8. a lot a bit
  9. a lot of bit
  10. a lottle
  11. a magician never reveals his secrets

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