by-and-by

[ bahy-uh n-bahy ]

/ ˌbaɪ ənˈbaɪ /

the future: to meet in the sweet by-and-by.

Origin of by-and-by

1300–50; Middle English bi and bi one by one, at once. See by¹

It would be all the easier to pave the way towards a friendship between Philip and him, by-and-by.

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 695 |Various
By-and-by the novel had written itself in full, and another was unfolding.

A History of French Literature |Edward Dowden
By-and-by this gives place to more open scenery as we approach the Gravel Mine, which is believed to be of Roman origin.

Nooks and Corners of Shropshire |H. Thornhill Timmins
By-and-by the ape came to visit the crab, and seeing the fine tree laden with the yellow-brown fruit, begged a few.

Japanese Fairy World |William Elliot Griffis

By-and-by the head of the column began to spread out and search right and left for the lost track.

Field and Hedgerow |Richard Jefferies