Tempo - O futuro próximo

Descubra como expressões idiomáticas em inglês como "around the corner" e "in the wind" se relacionam com o futuro próximo em inglês.

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around the corner [frase]

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

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at hand [frase]

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

Ex: With the test at hand , she reviewed her notes one last time .

in the shadow of {sth} [frase]

very near to something in terms of time

Ex: Families make travel plans in the shadow of summer vacation , eagerly awaiting a break from their routines .

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

used when something is done very soon or very fast

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in the wind [frase]

used to describe something that probably happens in near future

Ex: She probably knew that something was in the wind but chose not to enquire too closely about it .

New York minute [substantivo]

um minuto nova-iorquino

Ex: The team was racing against the clock , working in a New York minute to meet the deadline .

A equipe estava correndo contra o relógio, trabalhando em um New York minute para cumprir o prazo.

on the horizon [frase]

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

Ex: She 's been working hard because she knows a promotion is on the horizon .

down the line [frase]

at a later point in time or in the future

Ex: She hopes to pursue further education down the line , once she gains more work experience .