English Phrase of the Day

from now on

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from now on
1. adv. From this moment indefinitely.
Analysis
from
1. prep. With the source or provenance of or at.
This wine comes from France.
I got a letter from my brother.
2. prep. With the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at.
He had books piled from floor to ceiling.
now
1. adj. Present; current.
2. adj. (archaic, legal) At the time the will is written. Used in order to prevent any inheritance from being transferred to a person of a future marriage. Does not indicate the existence of a previous marria
Now wife.
3. adj. (informal) Fashionable; popular; up to date; current.
I think this band's sound is very now.
on
1. adj. In the state of being active, functioning or operating.
2. adj. Performing according to schedule.
Are we still on for tonight?
Is the show still on?
3. adj. (chiefly UK, informal, usually negative) Acceptable, appropriate.

I'll make it on my own from now on.

From now on architecture will never be the same.

It shows him as two-faced and from now on people will be reluctant to put themselves in his hands.

From now on I will obey the rule of law as it is enshrined in the state.

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