Forever and a Day

The expression "Forever and a Day" was coined by Shakespeare.

He first used it in his comedy play, "The Taming of the Shrew" in 1596.

The expression first used when Biondello says:
BIONDELLO I cannot tell; expect they are busied about a
counterfeit assurance: take you assurance of her,

'cum privilegio ad imprimendum solum:' (English=Imprinted with the privilege)
to the church; take the priest, clerk, and some sufficient

honest witnesses: If this be not that you look for,

I have no more to say, But bid Bianca farewell for

ever and a day.

Shakespeare also used this expression again in, "As you like it" in 1600.

Definition: For an unlimited or unspecific period of time; indefinitely, unlimited, not precise.

In modern English this expression basically means forever and ever, infinite.

Quiz

Questions

• Popularized or Coined?
• When did Shakespeare first use the expression, Forever and a day?
• What play was the expression first used in?

Answers

• Coined
• 1596
• The taming of the Shrew