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How to distinguish between "before long" and "long before"?



 
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"state" vs "state of affairs" | Need some clarification: As of today.
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How to distinguish between "before long" and "long before"? #1 (permalink) Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:53 am   How to distinguish between "before long" and "long before"?		  
I really find it a big problem to tell them...

Who can indroduce me some ways???

Thank you!!!
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How to distinguish between "before long" and "long before"? #2 (permalink) Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:23 am   How to distinguish between "before long" and "long before"?		  
Hi,

'Before long' refers to what is likely to happen soon. 'Long before' refers to what happened a long time ago.

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