about to
phrase
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates action that is imminent; ready to; went to
2
Indicates that one has no intention of doing the stated thing at any time in the future.
3
Indicates that one is preparing or planning to do the stated thing at some time in the future, not necessarily imminently.
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