Adjective
a long time coming (not comparable)
(set phrase) In process, delayed, awaited, or deserved for a considerable duration of time; overdue.
Man is a long time coming. Man will yet win. Brother may yet line up with brother: This old anvil laughs at many broken hammers.There are men who can't be bought. Carl Sandburg
People do still cheer for the President. And some of the military audiences are more likely to cheer than others. I have seen him speak lately in front of groups like Freedom House, where the applause was a long time coming. Gwen Ifill
It's been a long time coming but the reality is that this process is at a crossroads. Gerry Adams
The hard-working entertainer is also keeping busy this summer with his "A Long Time Coming" music tour, and is gearing up for all new episodes of his Fox show, "Don't Forget the Lyrics," which returns to the lineup May 22. Source: Internet