Cryptic crossword clue
 Shop till you drop? That’s said to be soon! 2,3,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 3 plus 2 letter word BY AND BY

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The straight part
We know that "to be soon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to be soon = by and by.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BY AND BY mean?

BY AND BY adverb
  1. After a short time.
  2. After an indefinite period.
  3. Immediately; at once.

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