Idiom idiom
be about to do sth
Meaning
you use this when you are going to do something very soon, usually in the next few seconds or minutes.
Last updated April 22, 2026
you use this when you are going to do something very soon, usually in the next few seconds or minutes.
Last updated April 22, 2026
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