English Idioms
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As soon as
Meaning
The idiom "as soon as" means that something will happen immediately or as soon as possible after a certain action, event, or condition is met. It is used to express the expectation that an action or situation will take place quickly or promptly.
Usage
- I'll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport.
- As soon as she finishes her work, we can go out for dinner.
- We need to start working on the project as soon as possible if we want to meet our deadline.
- I'll send you the documents as soon as they are ready.
- The doctor will perform the surgery as soon as he arrives at the hospital.
Roots and History
The idiom "as soon as" has been used in English since at least the 16th century. It was first recorded in a collection of proverbs in 1547, where it was listed as "As soon as thou shalt hear of any good news, be merry." The idiom has remained relatively stable over time, with only minor changes in its meaning or usage.
Synonyms in English
- As soon as I get a chance, I'll call you.
- As soon as we finish this meeting, we can go on break.
- As soon as the order is ready, we can start preparing it for the customer.
- As soon as the meeting starts, we can begin our presentation.
- As soon as the product is in stock, we can start selling it online.
Synonyms in other languages
- En español: Cuando quede a tiempo (When you arrive on time)
- En francés: Lorsque tout sera prêt (When everything will be ready)
- En italiano: Quando sarà pronto/a (When it's ready)
- En português: Como um homem de razão (Like a reasonable man)
- En español: Pero no demorde en tus sueños (But don't delay your dreams)