Also:
Any minute now
Any moment now
Any second
Meaning Of Idiom ‘Any Second Now’
Any second now means very soon; within a few moments; suddenly and with little warning or preparation.
You can also say any minute now or any moment now.
Usage Notes
The idiom ‘any second now’ and its variations are interchangeable. As well, ‘any second’ is sometimes used without the word ‘now.’
Examples Of Use
“He’ll be back any second now. Can I get you a coffee or something else to drink?”
“The president will be speaking any second now.”
“I’m expecting a call any second now.”
“When will Stacy be back?” asked George. “Any second,” said Pat. “Want some coffee while you wait?”
“In the military, I had to be ready to deploy at any second.”
“It seems like chaos could erupt at any moment now.”
“I hate flying. I feel like the plant could crash at any second.”
Origin
Used since at least the mid-1900s.
