kingdom come

noun

Synonyms of kingdom come

: the next world : heaven

Examples of kingdom come in a Sentence

be careful with that thing, or you'll send us all to kingdom come

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase "Thy kingdom come" (Matthew 6:10)

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kingdom come was in 1785

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“Kingdom come.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingdom%20come. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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kingdom come

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: the next world (as heaven)

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