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]
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2
Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner. [Early 1800s]
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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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The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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Examples from the Web for around the corner
Contemporary Examples
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Historical Examples
The Log Cabin game is a thing of "kilters," skip-straights, around-the-corner straights, and other complications.
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