down the road

phrase

: in or into the future

Examples of down the road in a Sentence

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Some issues, such as the future of Iran’s nuclear program, were set aside for negotiations down the road. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 During that time, Kim conducted a variety of scientific experiments that could advance technological development and aid space exploration down the road. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Dollywood was the exact opposite of Graceland, down the road apiece in Memphis. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 From a 2026 lens, extending Braun while kicking Watson’s can down the road looks like an epic blunder that could cost the Nuggets another title in the Joker’s prime. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for down the road

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of down the road was in 1924

Rhymes for down the road

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“Down the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20the%20road. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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