Language Learning Base

There are a few different meanings for the term "just around the corner," and how it is used depends greatly on the context. One of the most common uses is to suggest that something is going to happen in a very short amount of time, usually something that people have been waiting for. Another common use is in reference to the distance from one place to another, suggesting that a location is close. It can be used in a literal way to give directions from one location to another when there is literally a bend in the road or a turn leading to the new location. A few common variations exist on this phrase including "just around the bend," which has basically the same meaning, and "round the bend," which references some level of insanity or eccentricity.