to be named later

phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, name, later.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, name, later.
  2. Something of very uncertain value.
  3. Something of very low value.

Origin

From the common use of the expression in U.S. newspaper reports of trades of professional sports players between teams, especially in baseball.

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APA

to be named later. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20be%20named%20later

MLA

“to be named later.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20be%20named%20later. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “to be named later,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/to%20be%20named%20later.

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