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just around the cornervery close in distance or time; about to happen or arrive soon

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: very close in distance or time; about to happen or arrive soon

Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒʌst əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/

Example Sentences

  • Don't worry about the job interview - success is just around the corner!
  • I told my friend the restaurant was just around the corner, but we walked for 30 minutes!
  • Spring break is just around the corner, and I haven't saved any money yet.

just around the corner

NOUN

[/dʒʌst əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/]

very close in distance or time; about to happen or arrive soon

very close in distance or time; about to happen or arrive soon
💡 Concept

very close in distance or time; about to happen or arrive soon

The warner points to hope just around the corner, while the mourner walks away from sorrow!
🎵 Rhyme

The warner points to hope just around the corner, while the mourner walks away from sorrow!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dʒʌst əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒʌst əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːnə/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

cornermournerwarner
corner
mourner
warner

🔗Collocations

summer is just around the corner
the store is just around the corner
graduation is just around the corner
Christmas is just around the corner
success is just around the corner

📝Examples

Don't worry about the job interview - success is just around the corner!

😄 Fun example

I told my friend the restaurant was just around the corner, but we walked for 30 minutes!

Spring break is just around the corner, and I haven't saved any money yet.

😄 Fun example

My mom said the dentist appointment is just around the corner - literally and unfortunately!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

nearbyclose at handimminentapproachingcoming soon

Antonyms

far awaydistantremote

Related

around the bendon the horizonat handwithin reach

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