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Till/until kingdom come

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Time ExaggerationPlay
Used to stress that something will continue much longer than desired or expected. SlideHe'll be playing that video game till kingdom come if we don't stop him.
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The phrase is not meant to be taken literally; it's an expression for dramatic effect. SlideYou can wait for a perfect job till kingdom come, but it's better to start somewhere.
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Emotional FrustrationPlay
Expresses a sense of frustration or resignation over how long something takes. SlideShe's been trying to fix that old car till kingdom come.