around the corner

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

2. 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]

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

Example Sentences

The around-the-corner Emporium Pies supplies a variety of irresistible desserts.

From The Daily Beast

The Log Cabin game is a thing of "kilters," skip-straights, around-the-corner straights, and other complications.

From Project Gutenberg

No peanuts, pink lemonade, little-store-around-the-corner candy for them.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• adjacent
• convenient