What does the phrase "before too long" means?

Question

well, my supervisor told me that i can activate my account for my courses "before too long." Well, i just don't understand what she means be "before too long." I'm not on drugs or anything lol, i'm just confused. Anyways, thanks.

Answer 1

He probably means to do it now and don't wait around. Something might happen if you wait around for a long time to do it. So activate your account now you know consequence if you don't right?

Answer 2

shortly

in the very near future

Answer 3

it means exactly what it says.

Answer 4

"Some economists believe the Bank will need to administer a growth-boosting rate cut before too long, meaning sterling has underperformed the euro in recent sessions."

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