As soon as possible meaning in English

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Definition

as soon as possible (ASAP): as quickly as you can, as fast as possible, immediately idiom
A.S.A.P. is the abbreviation of as soon as possible.
(I will reply) as soon as I can: (I will reply) immediately when I become able to, quickly once I have the time idiom

UK: You must phone the boss A.S.A.P.! And by that, I mean as soon as possible.
US: I'll call him A.S.A.P., which means as soon as possible.

Examples

  • "Please contact him as soon as possible and find out when he can start."
  • "It is important that you come as soon as possible."
  • "Following our meeting on Tuesday, I'd like to arrange an appointment ASAP to talk about flexible working hours."
  • "Bruno : Dr. Gilchrist, I arrived as soon as I could."
  • "I'll send you a list of testers as soon as possible."
  • "Please confirm that you have received this letter ASAP."
  • "Please get that money to me ASAP."
  • "Please leave your name, number and a detailed message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible."
  • "Please get in touch with me as soon as possible, or better yet fax the contract (signed in duplicate) to my office."
  • "Please submit your requests as soon as possible."
  • "Just let me do some research on the matter and I'll get back to you as soon as possible."
  • "The room is large with a view of some of the other bedrooms. We are looking for someone to move in as soon as possible."
  • "Could you please check in on him ASAP?"
  • "Anyway, I've emailed you my expense form so that you can reimburse me for the ticket ASAP."
  • "I hope that you're okay little guy, and I look forward to petting you as soon as possible."
  • "Therefore, it is with regret that I recommend she be dismissed as soon as possible PERIOD."
  • "If there is any problem with the content, please contact me on my mobile phone or by email as soon as possible."
  • "RSVP ASAP, OK?"

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