kingdom come
The phrase "kingdom come" originates from the Lord's Prayer in Christian theology and has evolved to express ideas of the afterlife, ultimate perfection, and indefinite time frames.
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Definition
B2Religion
(Christianity)The place or state one enters after death, often referred to as heaven or paradise.
Example
- Many believers look forward to entering kingdom come after their earthly life.
B2Idiomatic Expression
(figurative)A state of complete destruction or annihilation.
Example
- The explosion blew the building to kingdom come.
C1Religion
(Christianity, eschatology)The future establishment of God's rule over the world, particularly during the second coming of Christ.
Example
- Christians pray for the coming of God's kingdom on earth.
B2Idiomatic Expression
(informal)A future period of happiness, peace, or great progress.
Example
- She believes that one day, the world will reach kingdom come.
B2Idiomatic Expression
(informal)An exaggerated way to express something lasting indefinitely or forever.
Example
- He said he'd love her until kingdom come.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kingdom come":