any time now

adverb

Very soon.

“Tonight's guests are due any time now.”

Meanings

adverbany time now (not comparable)

alternative anytime now

  1. idiomaticnot comparableVery soon.

    Tonight's guests are due any time now.

    1 more example

    The train will be arriving any time now.

    Synonyms: any time soon

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbVery soon.

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