at some point

Not now, later

At some point means at an unspecified time, usually in the future but sometimes in the past.

It acknowledges that something will happen or did happen without pinning down exactly when: At some point we'll need to have that conversation.

The phrase suggests inevitability or vague certainty while remaining deliberately noncommittal about timing.

It can also carry a hint of procrastination or avoidance when the speaker doesn't want to specify a deadline.

Related

in due course · later · sooner or later · at last · sometime · down the line · afterward · in the future · in the long run · at one time · over time · indeterminately · one of these days · perhaps · possibly · maybe · potentially · conceivably

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temporal certainty of occurrence

at some pointnever

At no point

not ever · under no circumstances · nevermore · at no time · no way

temporal specificity

at some pointnow

The present moment

right now · immediately · this instant · on the dot · forthwith

temporal continuity

at some pointalways

At all times

forever · perpetually · constantly · at all times · eternally

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some, pointed, appoint, points, pointer, disappoint, appointment, disappointed, appointed

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G