Till doomsday
adverb
Until the end of the world or until forever.
If we leave this problem it won't go away till doomsday.

Often appears as...
- wait till doomsday
- till doomsday comes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Until the end of the world or until forever.
If we leave this problem it won't go away till doomsday.

Often appears as...
- wait till doomsday
- till doomsday comes
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

Exaggerated Time
Used to emphasize an action or situation lasting an incredibly long time, beyond normal expectations.

You can keep hiding the truth, but it will come out, not till doomsday.
Negative Tone
'Till doomsday' often highlights procrastination or the unlikelihood of an event happening.

He keeps saying he'll finish the project, but at this rate, it won't be done till doomsday.
Not Literal
The phrase is not usually taken literally, but rather as a figure of speech for 'a very long time'.

She says she'll wait for her lost cat till doomsday if needed.
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