Reference meaning
about to
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Indicates something that will happen very soon; indicates action that is imminent; ready to; went to
Other meanings
2. phrase
Indicates that one has no intention of doing the stated thing at any time in the future.
3. phrase
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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