Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Round the Corner

What does it mean?

Round the corner means something is physically very close by, or happening very soon.

Is it positive or negative?

It's neutral - used casually when talking about place or time.

When do you use it?

Use it when talking about a nearby place or a future event that's coming soon.

Examples

Example 1 (location): "There's a great little caf just round the corner."

Example 2 (time): "My exam is just round the corner - I need to start studying."

Question for you

Is there a caf, shop, or gym round the corner from where you live?

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