Cool MateMeaning of That'll be the day
An expression indicating that something is unlikely to happen.
In simple words: A phrase used to express doubt that something will happen.
That'll be the day in a sentence
- He thinks he will win the lottery? That'll be the day.
- You think she’ll agree to that? That'll be the day!
- She claims he’ll actually change his mind. That'll be the day!
- When pigs fly, that'll be the day we see him on time.
How to use That'll be the day
Used in conversational contexts, often when discussing something unlikely to happen. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a day that will never come, like a dream.
Related words
Collocations with That'll be the day
- say that'll be the day
- believe that'll be the day
- think that'll be the day
Synonyms for That'll be the day
- not a chance
- impossible
- yeah right
Common mistakes with That'll be the day
- Misusing it as a literal prediction instead of expressing skepticism.
- Using it in serious or formal discussions where it may seem dismissive.
That'll be the day appears in
That'll be the day in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هذا لن يحدث أبداً
عبارة تستخدم للتعبير عن الشك في حدوث شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সেটা হওয়ার নয়
এমন কিছু বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয় যা ঘটার সম্ভাবনা খুবই কম।
- GermanDeutsch
Das wird ja ein Ding sein
Ein Ausdruck, um Zweifel auszudrücken, dass etwas passieren wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Eso será el día
Una frase que se usa para expresar dudas de que algo vaya a pasar.
- Persianفارسی
اون روز میاد
عبارتی برای ابراز شک نسبت به اینکه چیزی اتفاق بیفتد.
- FrenchFrançais
Ça, c'est pas demain la veille
Une phrase pour dire qu'on doute que quelque chose se produise.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ऐसा कभी नहीं होगा
यह कहने का एक तरीका कि आपको नहीं लगता कि कुछ होगा।
- ItalianItaliano
Col cavolo!
Una frase usata per esprimere dubbio che qualcosa accadrà.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Isso vai ser o dia
Uma frase usada para expressar dúvida de que algo aconteça.
- RussianРусский
Вот уж нет
Фраза, используемая для выражения сомнения в том, что что-то произойдет.
- Urduاردو
ای بابا
یہ کہنے کا ایک طریقہ ہے کہ کوئی چیز کبھی نہیں ہوگی۔
- Chinese中文
That'll be the day
用来表达怀疑某事会发生的短语。
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- Impossible
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- MondayA1
the day of the week after Sunday and before Tuesday, the first day of the working week
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A request not to share information with others.
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Frequently asked questions about That'll be the day
What does That'll be the day mean?
A phrase used to express doubt that something will happen.
What is the definition of That'll be the day?
An expression indicating that something is unlikely to happen.
How do you use That'll be the day in a sentence?
He thinks he will win the lottery? That'll be the day.
Can you give another example of That'll be the day?
You think she’ll agree to that? That'll be the day!
What are synonyms for That'll be the day?
Common alternatives include not a chance, impossible, yeah right.
What words go with That'll be the day?
It commonly pairs with say that'll be the day, believe that'll be the day, think that'll be the day.
What are common mistakes when using That'll be the day?
Misusing it as a literal prediction instead of expressing skepticism. Using it in serious or formal discussions where it may seem dismissive.
How do you pronounce That'll be the day?
US: //ðætəl bi ðə deɪ//, UK: //ðætəl bi ðə deɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is That'll be the day formal or informal?
"That'll be the day" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use That'll be the day?
Used in conversational contexts, often when discussing something unlikely to happen. Avoid in formal writing.