the meaning of this sentence?
cheers
2006-06-29 19:35:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means something is finally going to happen (is expected) that should have happened a good deal of time ago (long due). For example, You have worked your butt off at the same company, been loyal, dependable, etc. etc. for years and years without ever being acknowledged for it. Finally one day you learn you are going to get a promotion and a raise. You're happy and ticked off at the same time, because these things were due to you a long time ago and you expected to receive them. Your phrase goes well with another one: "Well hey, better late than never."
2006-06-29 20:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ana Thema 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
"long due" and "expected" are somewhat redundant. The sentence means there has been a need for the thing in question for a long time and that people have been expecting somebody to provide the "it" being referred to.
2006-06-30 00:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means when you order something and it hasnt arrived it long due meaning it delivery is overdue and and expected means it wont be in for another 4 weeks so stop moaning you will get it when it arrives typical british shop trick
2006-06-30 03:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by bojomarriott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was certain of the outcome but took a long time coming to that conclusion.
2006-06-29 19:38:21 · answer #4 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAVING THE LITTLE PRECIOUS ONE AFTER A LONG AND PAINFUL DELIVERY
2006-06-29 19:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by smoknsam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something has been and is supose to happen for a while that has been known of
2006-06-29 19:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy or menstruation. lol.
2006-06-29 19:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by simple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE ANSWER
2006-06-29 19:37:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋