just about

Idioms  

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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just about

"It's not just about social media," said Paul.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

With flavors of pear, melon, nutmeg, the wine has a long finish and pairs with just about everything.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

I had never ever seen a Barbie like this, and my gay heart just about exploded in my chest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Having just cast his vote, Herbert Owen said the referendum was not "just about Piddington".

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

It’s licking my knees now, only inches from the boat’s rail, my mission just about complete.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam