around the corner

close Lighter and smaller laptops are just around the corner. Spring is here and baseball season is just around the corner.

going to happen very soon With the end of the century just around the corner, major celebrations were being planned.

1. 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]

2. Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner. [Early 1800s]

3. Very soon, imminent, as in You never know what stroke of luck lies just around the corner. [First half of 1900s]

About to happen; imminent.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Simba (1)	-	Southern African, Shona
Timo (1)	TEE-mo	Finnish, German, Dutch
Youko	yo:-ko	Japanese
Chantelle	shawn-TEL, shan-TEL	English
Gipson	['gipsn]
Aglaea	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)