What does the "before long" mean?

[Clemmiefun]

Hi,

Please read this, "The police will apprehend the culprit and convict him before long."
I do not understand the meaning of the "before long".Please help... thank you in advance.

[Yankee]

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'Before long' means 'soon'.
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[Nessie]

"before long" means "in near future"
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word...

[Yankee]

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In the near future also means soon, Nessie. :wink:
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[Lost_Soul]

[Yankee]

Hi Alex

The word 'the' is necessary.
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[Clemmiefun]

Thank you for your help, and What I learned from you that is more than I thought...