(one) is about to (do something)

One is ready or intending to do something imminently or in the near future. I was just about to take out the garbage when you called to remind me! She's just about to start her new job this morning. Hey, can you answer the door? I'm just about to take the roast out of the oven.

See also: to

See also:

about to
about to (do something)
about to do
(something) doesn't ring a bell (with one)
keep at (one) about (something)
keep on (one) about (something)
all up
be on the scrounge (for something)
be/go on the scrounge
scrounge

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