That’ll be the day

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Sarcasm Alert

Shows strong doubt or sarcasm about the likelihood of something happening. Slide

He says he's going to start his own business. That'll be the day!

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Cultural Usage

Common in English-speaking countries to humorously dismiss overly optimistic statements. Slide

You're going to do all your homework by Friday? That'll be the day!

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Not Literal

Not meant to be taken literally; it's used to emphasize skepticism, not to predict an event. Slide

They're going to stop arguing and work together? That'll be the day.

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