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RosieG

"In the next period of time". "In the next short period of time". Do you have a clue how long "period of time" IS? Weeks/months/years/NEVER?

Posted - February 27, 2020
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  • 10699
    It depends on the context in which these phrases are used.
      February 27, 2020 9:24 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Why? It's what dumb don sez all the time about everything and gives nothing significant specific substantial. It's always fuzzy. I don't understand what context has to do with it. Could you please tell me what you mean since I don't understand your reply. Thank you for your reply Shuhak! :) This post was edited by RosieG at February 28, 2020 9:18 AM MST
      February 28, 2020 2:39 AM MST
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  • 10699
    If those phrases were being said in a corporate financial meeting, they might have a different connotation than if they were being said by a president who doesn't know to read a calendar. 
    These abstract phrases can be used by CFO's when generically referring to different periods of a fiscal cycle (although they are clarified before going into the official report).
    Dippy doodle uses them to sound "big" and yet be as vague as possible.  In other words, he hasn't a clue what they mean either.
      February 28, 2020 9:44 AM MST
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