before long

Idioms and Phrases

Soon, in the near future, as in The baby will be teething before long . This idiom was first recorded in 1865.

Example Sentences

“It is possible if not likely that the constitutionality of the FCA’s qui tam provisions is going to be before the Supreme Court before long,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

But they’ll be friendly before long and living together by the end of the second episode, amplifying the situation in the situation comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

She set up her home office and she thinks that before long she was twice as productive as previously - even if that was in part because of an inability to switch off.

From BBC

He hopes he will be able to settle in the UK before long.

From BBC

They were able to treat the toddler quickly and before long she was sitting up, drinking juice and speaking to friends on Facetime.

From BBC

Related Words

• directly
• early
• instantly
• promptly
• quickly
• rapidly
• shortly
• speedily