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

"I was just completely broken as a person," said Rachel, 41, who had maxed out several credit cards and was earning a wage that just about covered her minimum repayments.

From BBC

"It is not just about finding the next Olympic champion either, it is about community," the diving champion added.

From BBC

You won’t find Meco mentioned in many guidebooks, yet this sprawling beach town an easy hour’s drive or bus ride south of Lisbon has just about everything the country has to offer.

From The Wall Street Journal

The deal wasn’t just about raising cash, though.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, higher interest rates and oil prices have made investors wary of just about everything, including the massive amounts being spent on AI computing.

From Barron's