go back in time

a week is a long time in politics

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

about time

Far past the desired time.

all dressed up and nowhere to go

Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

all systems go

Everything is ready.

all the way to Egery and back

The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

any time now

Very soon.

any time soon

soon

as you go

While one is doing (something); as one progresses.