in the near future

in the near future

Soon. I hope to have an answer for you in the near future.
See also: future, near
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the near future

Cliché in the time immediately ahead. I don't plan to go to Florida in the near future. Today's prices won't be around in the near future.
See also: future, near
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in the near future

Very soon, within a short time. For example, We'll be needing a new car in the near future. This term employs near in the sense of "close at hand," a usage dating from about 1300. Also see at hand, def. 2.
See also: future, near
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • in the foreseeable future
  • for the foreseeable future
  • for/in the foreseeable future
  • foreseeable
  • in future
  • in the future
  • in the short run
  • the shape of things to come
  • see no further than (the end of) (one's) (own) nose
  • see no further than the end of nose