by and by

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. zarf After a short time.

   “O, how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day Which now shows all the beauty of the sun, And by and by a cloud takes all away!”

2. zarf After an indefinite period.

   “Sit down, have a rest, and by and by you'll be feeling better.”

3. zarf Immediately; at once.

   “When […] persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.”

4. isim Heaven; the hereafter. Usually preceded with "the sweet."

   “I'm sorry ma'am, but your cat's gone on to the sweet by and by.”