Etymology

Literally, "He (or "the one," more literally, referring to people in general) who lives gets to see." Compare French qui vivra verra.

Phrase

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1. (idiomaticCategory:Swedish idioms#DEN%20SOM%20LEVER%20FZR%20SE) time will tell

References

• “leva”, in Svensk ordbok [Dictionary of Swedish] (in Swedish)
• “leva”, in Svenska Akademiens ordbok [Dictionary of the Swedish Academy] (in Swedish)