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any day now

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Definition of any day now

: within the next few days : in the near future : soon
  • We're expecting a phone call from him any day now.
  • Any day now, the decision could be made.

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day play

  1. : the time of light between one night and the next

  2. : daylight

  3. : daytime

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now play

  1. : at the present time or moment

  2. : in the time immediately before the present

  3. : in the time immediately to follow : forthwith

  1. : in view of the fact that : since

  1. : the present time or moment

  1. : of or relating to the present time : existing

  2. : excitingly new

  3. : constantly aware of what is new

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