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around the corner

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around the corner

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

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around the corner

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

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around the corner

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]

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around the corner

About to happen; imminent.

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