any day

In the offing

Any day means at any unspecified time, with no restriction on when: Call me any day next week.

It often implies readiness or willingness: I'd take that deal any day.

The phrase any day now suggests something is imminent or expected soon: The baby could arrive any day now.

imminence

soon

In brief time

imminent · approaching · forthcoming · impending · looming · nearing · near · close · pending · inevitable

uncertainty

unspecified

Not explicitly named

imprecise · noncommittal · uncertain · unpredictable · open-ended · whenever · eventually · indeterminate · flexible · tentative

expectation

anticipation

State of awaiting something

likelihood · probability · possibility · chance · eventuality · contingency · outlook · forecast · prediction · prognosis

flexibility

adaptable

Able to adjust readily

adjustable · no rush · take your time · leisurely · unhurried · easygoing · relaxed · casual · loose · fluid

optimism

hopeful

Feeling positive expectation

rosy · positive · confident · sanguine · buoyant · upbeat · cheerful · assured · eager · anticipatory

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temporal specificity

any dayon schedule

At the expected time

by appointment · punctually

certainty/imminence

any daynever

At no point

when hell freezes over · eventually

frequency/occurrence

any daynot ever

At no time

never · at no time · seldom · infrequently

Family

day, any, daily, today, days, midday, yesterday, birthday, someday

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G