(one) is about to (do something)

(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.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • about to
  • about to (do something)
  • (something) doesn't ring a bell (with one)
  • any minute/moment
  • sexy
  • keep at (one) about (something)
  • keep on (one) about (something)
  • all up
  • be on the scrounge (for something)
  • scrounge