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in a minute or two / in a second or two: shortly; very soon. It is common to be a little vague when talking about time, so we use 'or two'. Example: Sorry to keep you waiting. I'll be with you in a minute or two.

Referring to the future 描述未来的事

by the end of the month: something will happen before this current month finishes. Example: The new restaurant will be open by the end of the month.

this time next year: about one year from now. Example: This time next year, we'll be millionaires!

in the not too distant future: fairly soon. Example: I'll be seeing my sister in the not too distant future.

Duration (a length of time) 描述一段时间

Not much longer / not any more / not any longer: these all mean that a period of time for something needs to end soon. Example: I can't wait any longer, I'll have to leave in a minute or two.

For the foreseeable future: a period of time from now into the future, a future that is near enough to be reasonably sure what will happen. Example: I'm going to continue working here for the foreseeable future. I have no plans to change my career and my school is happy with my work.