yesterday wouldn't be too soon

yesterday wouldn't be too soon

What is being discussed needs to happen as soon as possible, especially because it is already overdue. I need you to get me those financial reports, Brian—yesterday wouldn't be too soon at this point! A: "When were you hoping to have someone do the landscaping?" B: "We can't move ahead with the sale until it's done, so yesterday wouldn't be too soon."

See also: soon, yesterday

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Yesterday wouldn't be too soon.

Immediately.; Right away. (An answer to the question "When do you want this?") Mary: Mr. Franklin, when do you want this? Fred: Well, yesterday wouldn't be too soon. Alice: When am I supposed to have this finished? Sue: Yesterday wouldn't be too soon.

See also: soon, yesterday

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