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I was about to + (verb)
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When stating 'I was about to' you are informing someone that you are going to be do something at that moment or in the very near future.
Here are some examples:
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I was about to go out.
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I was about to go to dinner.
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I was about to go to bed.
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I was about to go to work.
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I was about to say the same thing.
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I was about to call you.
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I was about to send you an email.
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I was about to mow my grass.
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I was about to order us some drinks.
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I was about to watch television.
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