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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Example Sentences

Most telling is that Alcock has just about everything one could want in a superhero of any gender.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Prominent Tamil Nadu environmental activist Piyush Manush said the fight to save the community's soul is not just about the city itself.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“Communication is not just about speaking well, but it is also about making other people feel understood and making your point easy to follow.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Mattingly was just about prepared to accept that and call it a career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

I’m just about to walk past his room when the door opens and Zara steps out in front of me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam