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just about

  1. Almost, very nearly, as in This job is just about done, or At just about midnight we'll uncork the champagne. This phrase is sometimes used alone, as in Are you finished yet?—Just about. It uses about in the sense of “nearly,” a usage dating from the early 1600s.



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I’ve been up for a couple hours now, and I’m just about to make some.

“The baseless charges brought against me are not just about me, they are meant to intimidate anyone who dares to speak out, organize, or demand justice. I will not be silenced,” he said.

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Question: Is an eVTOL that just about any idiot can fly necessarily a good thing?

"It's not just about this school, or the others involved, it's about the community," said Caroline Savage, from the parents and carers action group that has been set up.

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Instead of thinking just about how your money is invested, think about what you’re giving away and how to make it as smooth as possible for your kids.

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