around the corner

1. Very soon, imminent, as in You never know what stroke of luck lies just around the corner . [First half of 1900s]

2. On the other side of a street corner, as in The doctor's office is around the corner from our house . [First half of 1800s]

3. Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

As his tour winds down, in the foreseeable future, McKagan plans on recording, and says that there’s “always Guns stuff around the corner, which I’m always excited for.”

From Los Angeles Times

The biggest night in music is just around the corner — and this year, the competition is stiff after a summer dominated by pop divas and male country stars.

From Salon

Our apologies to non-nominated recent Envelope stars Tyla, Vampire Weekend, Fuerza Regida and Megan Moroney — hopefully your Grammy victory parade is just around the corner too.

From Los Angeles Times

“Even at the precinct, she comes around the corner, and some cops are like, ‘Oh, come on.

From Los Angeles Times

And around the corner, a man was quietly gardening in his front yard.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjacent
• convenient