Tijd - De nabije toekomst

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "around the corner" en "in the wind" verband houden met de nabije toekomst in het Engels.

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around the corner [Zinsdeel]

used for saying that something will happen in a very near future

Ex: The deadline for the project is just around the corner , so we need to work diligently to complete it on time .

at hand [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to an upcoming event that will happen within a short time

Ex: The meeting is at hand , so we should prepare .

in the shadow of {sth} [Zinsdeel]

very near to something in terms of time

Ex: The athletes trained tirelessly in the shadow of the upcoming championship , hoping to secure victory .

(in|at) no time (at all|flat|) [Zinsdeel]

used when something is done very soon or very fast

Ex: We had the cake baked and decorated in no time for the party .

in the wind [Zinsdeel]

used to describe something that probably happens in near future

Ex: With the company doing so poorly these days , we 're all afraid that layoffs are in the wind .

New York minute [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een New Yorkse minuut

Ex: They will have to make a decision in a New York minute , as time is of the essence .

Ze zullen een beslissing moeten nemen in een New York minute, omdat tijd van essentieel belang is.

on the horizon [Zinsdeel]

used for saying that probably something will happen or will be done in a short time

Ex: Last year , a major economic recession was on the horizon , causing widespread concern .

down the line [Zinsdeel]

at a later point in time or in the future

Ex: Over the years , he has made consistent efforts to improve his skills , knowing it will pay off down the line .