Any time now Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛni/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈnaʊ
EN-ee-TIME-now
ˈɛni/ /tˈaɪm/ /nˈaʊ
EN-ee-TIME-now
Definition
Used to show that something is expected to happen very soon, possibly at any moment.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in speech, especially when waiting or expecting something soon. Used mostly with actions or events (bus arriving, baby being born). Often used to calm impatience or show anticipation.
Spanish: en cualquier momentoPortuguese (BR): a qualquer momentoPortuguese (PT): a qualquer momentoChinese (Simplified): 随时Chinese (Traditional): 隨時Hindi: किसी भी समयArabic: في أي لحظةBengali: যেকোনো সময় এখন - খুব শীঘ্রইRussian: в любой момент - со дня на деньJapanese: もうすぐ - いつでも（今にも）Vietnamese: bất cứ lúc nào (bây giờ) - sắp tớiKorean: 곧 - 지금 당장Turkish: her an - çok yakındaUrdu: کسی بھی وقت ابھیIndonesian: sebentar lagi - kapan saja sekarang
Example Sentences
The train should arrive any time now.
basic
The baby is due any time now.
basic
The results will be ready any time now.
basic
Relax, the pizza will be here any time now.
natural
I’ve been waiting for my package, and it should show up any time now.
natural
Don’t worry, they’ll call you any time now with the news.
natural