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The future, but standing close enough to breathe on your neck.
means About to happen at any moment, usually said of things you'd rather postpone.
from From Latin imminere, to overhang or project toward — literally a thing looming over you, ready to drop.
Easily confusedImminent threatens; eminent impresses; immanent stays within.
ToneAlmost always pairs with doom, disaster, or danger.
Root imageA cliff or rock hanging overhead, about to fall.