around the corner

adj — 2 senses

around the corner

adj
1

Idiomatic Imminent; very soon.

  • He has been studying hard, but his exam is just around the corner and he's nervous.
2

Idiomatic Close, local, very near.

  • Hell is round the corner where I shelter / Isms and schisms, we're living helter skelter1995, “Hell Is Round The Corner”, in Maxinquaye, performed by Tricky:

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