Sentence examples for was just about from inspiring English sources

The phrase "was just about" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that almost happened or almost was. Here are some examples: - I was just about to leave when the phone rang. - The children were just about to fall asleep when the fireworks started outside. - The team was just about to score the winning goal when the referee called a penalty. - She was just about to tell her secret when her friend interrupted her. - The meal was just about ready when the power went out.