around the corner
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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]
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Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner . [Early 1800s]
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Very soon, imminent, as in You never know what stroke of luck lies just around the corner . [First half of 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Cosgrove is hopeful that with winter around the corner, relief is on the way: "Eventually they do stop 'cause it gets too cold and wet."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
An officer responding to a call pulled Blessing over around the corner from Donut Plus on Erringer Road.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Now, that date is just around the corner and the New England Patriots are the heavy favorites to pounce first.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
That den flows directly into a dedicated dining space alongside the kitchen, while a second living room can be found just around the corner.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
I was just beginning to think that we were going to pull this off when we came around the corner and ran into Callaway.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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