Not long now

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2 May 2026

We use this expression to say that something - generally positive - will soon happen.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I'm looking forward to the holidays.

Me too. Not long now - just one more week.

Example 2

When are your parents coming back from the States?

Not long now - just a couple of days.