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Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

Idiom: Just coming up to


Idiom Definition

Meaning:

  • If the time is just coming up to nine o'clock, it means that it will be nine o'clock in a very few seconds. You'll hear them say it on the radio in the morning.

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