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as soon as possible

idiom
Meaning

at the earliest time that you can do something.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please finish your homework as soon as possible.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager asked me to send the report as soon as possible because the meeting starts in an hour.

COMPLEX

Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the rescue team requested additional supplies to be delivered to the remote village as soon as possible.

Last updated April 22, 2026