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a short time ago: this means something was recent. Example: I've already heard the news. She told me a short time ago.

the other day: this means that something was recent, without saying exactly which day. Example: I went shopping the other day.

ages and ages ago: this means something was not recent; it happened a long time ago. Example: I've known about it for a very long time. She told me ages and ages ago.

many moons ago : this means something was not recent; it happened a long time ago. Example: Many moons ago, he told me the story of his life.

Referring to the present 描述现在

for the time being: at the moment, until something changes. Example: For the time b being, I'm catching the bus to work, but I hope to get a bicycle soon.

these days: the current period of time. NOTE: we don't usually say 'in these days'. Example: These days I'm happy at work, but there were times in the past when I was unhappy.

in this day and age: the present era; the current period of time in history. Example: In this day and age it is nomp3al for women to be senior managers, but it wasn't always like that.

Very soon or immediately 马上或立刻会发生的事

as soon as possible: this is often a polite way to ask someone to do something soon. Example: Could you please return the books to me as soon as possible?