In the near future
A phrase often described to something that will be done within a short time, the near. Nobody knows how long the near future is, its a mystery. It is often used to shut people the fuck up when they will ask when something will be done.
Sometime within the near future it will be done. Does that answer your question
the near future
A more or less fictitious point in the future that will eventually occur.... never.
Q: Hey bro, when are you going to get a new job? I can't finance your weed permanently.
A: Dude, that's the first thing planned for the near future
A: Dude, that's the first thing planned for the near future