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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Related Words for around the corner

convenient, warm, adjacent, neighboring, adjoining, handy, impending, approaching, nearest, abutting, nigh, contiguous, immediate, imminent, nearly, next, proximate

Examples from the Web for around the corner

Contemporary Examples of around the corner

The around-the-corner Emporium Pies supplies a variety of irresistible desserts.
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July 10, 2014

Historical Examples of around the corner

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