Meaning of the word "time will tell" in English

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time will tell

US /taɪm wɪl tɛl/
UK /taɪm wɪl tɛl/
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Idiom

1.

the truth or outcome of a situation will only be known in the future

Example:
We don't know if the new strategy will work, only time will tell.
He promised to pay me back, but time will tell if he keeps his word.
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