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Englishuntil the cows come home
Meaning: For an indefinitely long time; forever or seemingly forever.
Example: “You can argue until the cows come home, but I'm not changing my mind.”
Equivalents in other languages
Filipino: Namumuti ang mata Literally: The eyes turn white
French: Ça va durer trois plombes Literally: It's going to last three leads
Origin: From the image of cattle that wander away but eventually return home at dusk or after a long absence, the waiting period being indeterminate.
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