around the corner — very close by; near in distance or time
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: very close by; near in distance or time
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/
Example Sentences
- Don't worry about finding a restaurant - there's a McDonald's around the corner.
- My birthday is around the corner, so I'm practicing my surprised face for when people 'forget'.
- The economic recovery everyone's hoping for might be just around the corner.
around the corner
ADVERB[/əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/]
very close by; near in distance or time
Spring is just around the corner — the first buds are pushing through the snow.
The warner shouts of danger around the corner!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase originated from literal spatial description in English, denoting something located immediately beyond a corner or bend. The expression later extended metaphorically to temporal contexts, describing events or moments that are imminent or about to occur in the near future.
Breakdown
around (on all sides of, surrounding) + corner (an angle or projecting part where two surfaces meet). The spatial meaning of being proximate to a corner evolved into the temporal sense of near-future imminence.
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📝Examples
“Don't worry about finding a restaurant - there's a McDonald's around the corner.”
“My birthday is around the corner, so I'm practicing my surprised face for when people 'forget'.”
“The economic recovery everyone's hoping for might be just around the corner.”
“I told my diet that summer is around the corner, but my fridge disagrees.”
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