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

Fellow Scotland fan Krys Kujawa, a business analyst, thinks he can survive the late-nights without needing days off work - just about.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s not just about engagement metrics or advertising campaigns anymore,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Rents are down, there's a lot of empty spaces, so landlords are willing to pretty much take just about anybody," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Military spending is not just about one war,” Saxo’s Dalfovo echoes.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Before the afternoon was over, Grandpa and I visited just about every place in town.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls