perhaps a little later

perhaps a little later

Not today or right at this moment. A: "What do you say we go and hit the bars?" B: "I'm a bit too tired for any drinking today, but perhaps a little later on in our trip." A: "Would you like to review the notes?" B: "Perhaps a little later. Let's focus on re-calibrating the device, first."

See also: later, little, perhaps

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Perhaps a little later.

Not now, but possibly later. Waiter: Would you like your coffee now? Bob: Perhaps a little later. Waiter: All right. Sally: Hey, Bill, how about a swim? Bob: Sounds good, but not now. Perhaps a little later. Sally: Okay. See you later.

See also: later, little, perhaps

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