as we speak
At this very moment. Oh, we won't be late after all—Patrick is pulling into the driveway as we speak. Today, as we speak, millions of children around the world are going hungry.
as we speak
and even as we speakCliché just now; at this very moment. "I'm sorry, sir," consoled the agent at the gate, "the plane is taking off as we speak." Tom: Waiter, where is my steak? It's taking a long time. Waiter: It is being grilled even as we speak, sir—just as you requested.