Shortly...

[maliki_the_mime]

So when you get a call and the person on the other end says that they will be there/here "Shortly", how long do you expect them to be?

One hour waiting for the delivery of our new sofa and still waiting for the delivery people, who will be here shortly.

Comments

15 minutes...

[hasfartogo]

... give or take 5 minutes.

[searchingforzen]

Tell them you'll pay them shortly. :)