Meaning
“I’m just about to”は、これからすぐに何かを始める、または行うという意味を持つ英語の表現です。このフレーズを使うことで、今まさに何かをしようとしている状況を相手に伝えることができます。
例えば、友人が「映画を観に行かない？」と誘ってきたときに、「I’m just about to leave for the cinema.」と言えば、「ちょうど映画館に行こうとしているところだよ」といったニュアンスになります。つまり、行動を起こす時間が非常に近いことを示しています。
日常会話では、予定している行動を強調したいときに頻繁に使われます。例えば、「I’m just about to start cooking dinner.」と言えば、「ちょうど夕食の料理を始めるところです」となり、まもなくその行動が始まることを伝えることができます。
このように、“I’m just about to”を使うことで、相手に何かを始める直前の状況を明確に伝えることができるため、非常に便利な表現です。
Today's Sentences
- I’m just about to leave for work.
- I'm just about to go to bed.
- I'm just about to start the study session.
- I'm just about to eat dinner.
- I'm just about to have a nervous breakdown.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m just about to leave for work.
Situation 1
Come and have breakfast.
I’m just about to leave for work.
I was hoping you would have time to eat.
Not today, but I’ll try to wake up earlier tomorrow.
02
I'm just about to go to bed.
Situation 1
Do you think we could talk?
I’m just about to go to bed.
Can I call you tomorrow then?
Of course, let’s talk then.
Situation 2
Do you want to watch a movie with us?
I’m just about to go to bed.
So early?
I had a rough day.
03
I'm just about to start the study session.
Situation
Do you think I can borrow your notes from today’s class?
I'm just about to start the study session.
Ok, maybe I can grab them from you later.
Sure.
04
I'm just about to eat dinner.
Situation 1
Let’s go play some ball!
Actually, I’m just about to eat dinner.
Can you come out after for a game?
Definitely, count me in.
Situation 2
Can you forward the email from earlier?
Actually, I’m just about to eat dinner.
Really? Could you send it after?
Sure thing.
05
I'm just about to have a nervous breakdown.
Situation 1
I'm just about to have a nervous breakdown.
Oh no, looks like you’ve got the jitters.
I’m ready to perform but there’s so many people in the audience today.
Don’t worry, you’ll play the piano beautifully.
Situation 2
Congratulations, it’s your wedding day!
I’m just about to have a nervous breakdown.
Take a deep breath and remember it’s your day.
I will, thanks so much for coming.
Writer’s Note
Life just gets so busy sometimes and we’re often bombarded with texts at all hours of the day. The two examples show common situations where you’re on the point of doing something or to do something very soon.
"I’m just about to" is a great way to tell someone indicate that what you are talking about is so close to happening. Similar words that may help are; an occurrence, to take place, come about.
Examples:
- I’m just about to leave the house—do you need anything from the store?
- I’m just about to start cooking dinner. Want to help?
- I’m just about to send that email you asked for.
- I’m just about to jump in the shower. Can it wait?
- I’m just about to go to bed—text me tomorrow.
- I’m just about to press play on this movie. Popcorn?
- I’m just about to open your message—should I be nervous?
- I’m just about to binge-watch a whole season. Wish me luck.
- I’m just about to finish this report—it’s almost done.
- I’m just about to join the Zoom meeting.
Hey! Just wanted to let you know that you’re doing great. Studying a language is hard, it’s confusing, but everyday is a step toward your goal. And look, you’re here reading this. And we’ve got your back. Keep it steady, keep it regular, keep on!
