Just around the corner
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Very close by — usually a short walk away, though not always literally around one corner. British people also use it about time: "payday is just around the corner" means it is coming soon.
Chinese explanation
就在附近，走几步就到——不一定真的只拐一个弯。也可用于时间："payday is just around the corner"意思是发工资的日子快到了。
Example conversation
A: Is there a cash machine near here?
B: Yes, just around the corner, next to the post office.
A：这附近有取款机吗？
B：有，就在拐角那儿，邮局旁边。
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