Meaning of the word "long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past" in English
What does "long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past
US /lɔŋ fɔrˈtoʊld, lɔŋ læst; ʃɔrt ˈnoʊtɪs, sun pæst/
UK /lɒŋ fɔːˈtəʊld, lɒŋ lɑːst; ʃɔːt ˈnəʊtɪs, suːn pɑːst/
Idiom
A weather proverb suggesting that a storm that is slow to develop will last a long time, while a sudden storm will end quickly.
Example:
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The dark clouds have been gathering for days, so remember: long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past.
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The rain started out of nowhere, so it should be over soon, as they say: short notice, soon past.