any time now


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any time now

1. Very soon. Mom's flight should be getting in any time now. Let's head down to the airport. They're going to announce the winning lottery numbers any time now! Don't leave, I'm sure Frank will be back any time now.
2. Hurry up. Usually used sarcastically or passive-aggressively. A: "I'm coming, I'm coming." B: "Yeah, any time now would be nice." Any time now! I don't have all day! Geez, you still haven't finished doing your makeup? Any time now!
See also: any, now, time
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