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any time now

idiom
Meaning

Very soon.


Examples
SIMPLE

The bus should arrive any time now.

CONTEXTUAL

We are waiting for the final results, so the manager should call us any time now.

COMPLEX

As the storm clouds gathered and the wind began to howl, the villagers expected the heavy rains to begin any time now.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  2. 02

    about time

    Far past the desired time.

  3. 03

    any time soon

    soon

  4. 04

    better luck next time

    Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.

  5. 05

    bide one's time

    To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.

  6. 06

    borrowed time

    A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.

  7. 07

    burn time

    To waste time unnecessarily.

  8. 08

    buy time

    To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.

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