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27 August 2025

Just about

We use this expression to say that something has almost happened, or to agree more or less with something

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have you finished?

Just about. One more minute then you can have the computer.

Example 2

Can you see the screen ok?

Just about. If you can move that chair a little it'll be better. That's perfect now.

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