sooner rather than later

As soon or quickly as possible; closer to now than a later time or date. I'd rather we have the meeting sooner rather than later so we can finalize the project details. Can we fill out that application tonight? I'd like to get it done sooner rather than later.

ˌsooner rather than ˈlater

after a short time rather than after a long time: We urged them to sort out the problem sooner rather than later.

See also: later, rather, sooner

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References in periodicals archive

With the predicted fallout from its publication, its not impossible that Ms Mowlam could find herself back in Ulster, getting involved in integrated education - one of her ambitions - sooner rather than later.

John Hunter Column: New chapter puts Mo top of the class

Despite Morgan's staunch support for his coach the axe had to fall sooner rather than later. The favourite to replace him is current Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody.

Cricket: Fletcher set to be dumped

A source close to the couple revealed: ``They are in love and want to get married sooner rather than later. They will slip off and do something quite discreet.''

192: Now J-Lo's set to elope

PLAYERS' UNION chief Gordon Taylor has urged the Football Association to make a decision "sooner rather than later" whether Rio Ferdinand will be charged with misconduct after missing a drugs test.

FOOTBALL: Taylor urges FA to make quick decision on Ferdinand

SO Lord Browne, chief executive of energy giant BP, is to step down sooner rather than later.

VOICE OF THE DAILY Mirror: A slick exit

His squad took longer to win its first European Cup than the present one and we will win the league sooner rather than later. This team has the potential to go down in LFC history along with the best of them.

Letter: POST SOAPBOX - Great potential

He said: "City opinion is that Leeds could be in administration sooner rather than later.

Football: Leeds face new cash headache

A LITTLE biride tells me that Alan Curbishley is primed and waiting to step into the Aston Villa hot-seat when David O'Leary leaves (surely sooner rather than later) So instead of backing O'Leary at evens with Hills to be first Premiership manager to go, get on Curbs at 7-2 with bet365 to be Villa boss on the first day of the season.

RESULT!: CASH IN ON CURBS

"We are still some way apart but there is room for conciliation and we do want the matter resolved sooner rather than later

Acas talks over parking row

He said: "We've been threatening to produce a really big performance and it will happen sooner rather than later."

RUGBY: KO blow for di Rollo

EXPECT to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet in the Christina Aguilera household sooner rather than later.

3am: Christina yearns for little Brats

'It was an outrageous decision and it gives us more reason to wonder what we are doing with Amir in the amateurs' They are pushing us further and further away and the way things are going it (turning professional) will be sooner rather than later.'

Boxing: ABA dispute for Khan jnr; Younger brother angered

He add: "I'll be back in the Scots Parliament I hope sooner rather than later. But for this term I think it is useful for me to be here."

Salmond: I respect true Brits

MEATH star Graham Geraghty has urged Darren Fay and Trevor Giles to return - sooner rather than later.

Football: GRAHAM IN ROYAL REQUEST

After what's gone before he needs years to get the revival right -- but hopefully it will start sooner rather than later.

Your Shout: Gerrard

词组	sooner rather than later
释义	sooner rather than later sooner rather than later As soon or quickly as possible; closer to now than a later time or date. I'd rather we have the meeting sooner rather than later so we can finalize the project details. Can we fill out that application tonight? I'd like to get it done sooner rather than later. See also: later, rather, sooner Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ˌsooner rather than ˈlater after a short time rather than after a long time: We urged them to sort out the problem sooner rather than later. See also: later, rather, sooner Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: Can we continue this later? continue Could we continue this later? later sooner or later skip it Skip it! catch (one) later Catch me later catch you later References in periodicals archive With the predicted fallout from its publication, its not impossible that Ms Mowlam could find herself back in Ulster, getting involved in integrated education - one of her ambitions - sooner rather than later. John Hunter Column: New chapter puts Mo top of the class Despite Morgan's staunch support for his coach the axe had to fall sooner rather than later. The favourite to replace him is current Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody. Cricket: Fletcher set to be dumped A source close to the couple revealed: ``They are in love and want to get married sooner rather than later. They will slip off and do something quite discreet.'' 192: Now J-Lo's set to elope PLAYERS' UNION chief Gordon Taylor has urged the Football Association to make a decision "sooner rather than later" whether Rio Ferdinand will be charged with misconduct after missing a drugs test. FOOTBALL: Taylor urges FA to make quick decision on Ferdinand SO Lord Browne, chief executive of energy giant BP, is to step down sooner rather than later. VOICE OF THE DAILY Mirror: A slick exit His squad took longer to win its first European Cup than the present one and we will win the league sooner rather than later. This team has the potential to go down in LFC history along with the best of them. Letter: POST SOAPBOX - Great potential He said: "City opinion is that Leeds could be in administration sooner rather than later. Football: Leeds face new cash headache A LITTLE biride tells me that Alan Curbishley is primed and waiting to step into the Aston Villa hot-seat when David O'Leary leaves (surely sooner rather than later) So instead of backing O'Leary at evens with Hills to be first Premiership manager to go, get on Curbs at 7-2 with bet365 to be Villa boss on the first day of the season. RESULT!: CASH IN ON CURBS "We are still some way apart but there is room for conciliation and we do want the matter resolved sooner rather than later Acas talks over parking row He said: "We've been threatening to produce a really big performance and it will happen sooner rather than later." RUGBY: KO blow for di Rollo EXPECT to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet in the Christina Aguilera household sooner rather than later. 3am: Christina yearns for little Brats 'It was an outrageous decision and it gives us more reason to wonder what we are doing with Amir in the amateurs' They are pushing us further and further away and the way things are going it (turning professional) will be sooner rather than later.' Boxing: ABA dispute for Khan jnr; Younger brother angered He add: "I'll be back in the Scots Parliament I hope sooner rather than later. But for this term I think it is useful for me to be here." Salmond: I respect true Brits MEATH star Graham Geraghty has urged Darren Fay and Trevor Giles to return - sooner rather than later. Football: GRAHAM IN ROYAL REQUEST After what's gone before he needs years to get the revival right -- but hopefully it will start sooner rather than later. Your Shout: Gerrard
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