Any time soon Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɛni/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈsun

EN-ee-TIME-SOON

UK

ˈɛni/ /tˈaɪm/ /sˈuːn

EN-ee-TIME-SOON

Definition

Used to say that something will not happen in the near future, or it is unlikely to happen soon.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and used in negative sentences or questions, often to downplay expectations. Common with 'not... any time soon,' as in 'I'm not leaving any time soon.' Can be replaced by 'soon' in positive sentences, but 'any time soon' emphasizes the unlikelihood.

• Spanish: pronto - en un futuro cercano
• Portuguese (BR): tão cedo - em breve
• Portuguese (PT): tão cedo - em breve
• Chinese (Simplified): 很快 - 近期内
• Chinese (Traditional): 很快 - 近期內
• Hindi: जल्दी ही - निकट भविष्य में
• Arabic: قريباً - في أي وقت قريب
• Bengali: এত তাড়াতাড়ি - শিগগিরই নয়
• Russian: в ближайшее время - скоро (в отрицательных и вопросительных контекстах)
• Japanese: すぐには - 近いうちには（否定的な意味）
• Vietnamese: sớm đâu - trong thời gian tới (phủ định hoặc nghi vấn)
• Korean: 곧 - 당분간 (부정문에서)
• Turkish: yakında - yakın zamanda (olumsuz ya da şüpheli anlamda)
• Urdu: جلد ہی نہیں - فوراً نہیں
• Indonesian: dalam waktu dekat - segera (dalam konteks negatif atau ragu)

Example Sentences

I don't think it will rain any time soon.

basic

She won't finish her homework any time soon.

basic

Are you planning to move any time soon?

basic

I'm not going back there any time soon, that's for sure.

natural

Don't expect him to call you back any time soon.

natural

With traffic like this, we’re not getting home any time soon.

natural