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around the corner
Very soon, imminent, as in You never know what stroke of luck lies just around the corner . [First half of 1900s]
On the other side of a street corner, as in The doctor's office is around the corner from our house . [First half of 1800s]
Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
Once they battle 100 challenges, 100 more are just around the corner.
There is no election around the corner that will judge its leaders.
Exam season is around the corner for GCSE, BTec and A-level students.
With exams around the corner, the Jolleys are also keeping an eye on what they have to look forward to after it's all finished.
If one character threatens to shoot another where they stand, that’ll come true, and if Smoke warns a girl to look out for thieves, then they must be just around the corner.
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