Chunk: any-minute-now
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A phrase used to express high anticipation, indicating that a specific event is imminent and will happen very soon.
💬 Contextual Examples
- *The guests should be arriving any minute now.
- *Look at those clouds; it's going to start pouring rain any minute now.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: Keep your phone close; the doctor will call with the results ______ minute now.
Answer:
any
Practice 2: The movie is about to start any minute ______, so hurry back from the concession stand.
Answer:
now
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: now