Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

around-the-bend

idiom
/əˈraʊnd ðə bɛnd/
Definition
To move or be situated just out of sight, typically implying something that is not in direct view yet is nearby.
Examples
  • “The park is just around the bend; we’ll be there in a few minutes.”
  • “There’s a great café around the bend that you have to try!”
  • “Don’t worry; the solution to your problem is just around the bend!”
Meaning
A phrase often used to indicate something that is just out of reach or not visible at the moment, but can be approached or accessed.
Synonyms
  • nearby
  • close by
  • just out of sight