为期不远 not far off
Explanation
指很快就要到规定的期限或日子了。
Indicates that the stipulated deadline or date is approaching soon.
Origin Story
小明盼望着暑假已经很久了，每天都数着日子过。终于，他期盼已久的暑假来临了，他开心地说："暑假为期不远了！"
Little Ming has been looking forward to the summer vacation for a long time, and he counts the days every day. Finally, his long-awaited summer vacation arrived. He happily said: "Summer vacation is just around the corner!"
Usage
作谓语；形容时间很快到来。
Used as a predicate; describes that something will come soon.
Examples
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他即将退休，为期不远了。
ta jijiang tuixiu, weiqi buyuan le.
He is about to retire; it won't be long.
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这次考试的日期为期不远了，同学们要抓紧时间复习。
zici kaoshi de riqi weiqi buyuan le, tongxue men yao zhuajin shijian fuxi
The exam date is approaching, students should hurry up and review..