What does the "before long" mean?

clemmiefun · Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:20 am *What does the "before long" mean?*

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 · Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:38 am *What does the "before long" mean, pls help*

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'Before long' means 'soon'.
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nessie · Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:49 am *What does the "before long" mean, pls help*

"before long" means "in near future"

Yankee · Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:19 am *What does the "before long" mean, pls help*

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In the near future also means soon, Nessie. Wink

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lost_soul · Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:56 am *What does the "before long" mean, pls help*

Yankee · Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:38 am *What does the "before long" mean, pls help*

Hi Alex

The word 'the' is necessary.
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clemmiefun · Sun Apr 27, 2008 17:00 pm *What does the "before long" mean?*

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

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