Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-any-minute-now
idiom
/æt ˈeni ˈmɪnɪt naʊ/
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something is expected to happen very soon.
Examples
- The package could arrive at any minute now, so keep an eye out for the delivery truck.
- We were told the show would start at any minute now, and the excitement in the crowd was palpable.
Meaning
The phrase implies that an event is imminent and can occur at any moment, often used in contexts where anticipation is built up.
Synonyms
- anytime soon
- momentarily
- imminently
