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I'm about to start. vs I'm about to begin.

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same meaning of being ready to commence an action or activity.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 3278 views

I'm about to start.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is ready to begin an action or activity.

Examples:

I'm about to start my homework.
She's about to start her presentation.

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Jacob, Kelly, just wait till they see the fight I'm about to start.
I'll need him for the war I'm about to start.
I've never failed a polygraph, I'm not about to start.
And I'm not about to start.
I've never hit a girl, and I'm not about to start.
I'm about to start meditating.
I mean, you're a senior in high school, I'm about to start college.
and I'm about to start screaming.
I've got a lot on my mind and I'm about to start group.
Jess, I'm about to start a crown.
Sorry, I'm about to start a session.
I'm about to start assigning cases.
"I'm about to start college."
I have never given you a reason not to trust me And I'm not about to start.
And I'm not about to start now.
(Normal voice) The devil is in the details, and I'm about to start worshiping Satan.
(Normal voice) The devil is in the details, and I'm about to start worshiping Satan.
Detective, I'm just about to start a session.
I'm about to start again. What's the deal?
I have not missed a Halloween with Goggles for 9 years, and I'm not about to start now.

Alternatives:

I'm about to begin.
I'm going to start.

I'm about to begin.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is ready to commence an action or activity.

Examples:

I'm about to begin my workout.
He's about to begin his speech.

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Turn on CNN, the bombardment of Sydney is about to begin.
The greatest race in the history of mankind is about to begin.
The suance is about to begin.
The Tournament of Leisure Sports and Reckless Gin Sipping is about to begin.
Standby. The competition's about to begin.
Dim the lights, the carnage is about to begin.
And Ben showed Bree the site where construction was about to begin.
My last adventure is about to begin.
Mrs Minter, we're about to begin.
The next act is about to begin.
What a journey we are about to begin.
A new chapter in human history is about to begin.
Our magic show is about to begin.
Ladies and gentlemen, the show's about to begin.
Please take your second grade hula recital is about to begin.
His funeral is about to begin.
We can't end the party when the real fun is about to begin.
These martial art experts are about to begin.
Weirdest ambulance race in history is about to begin.
The evening's entertainment is about to begin.

Alternatives:

I'm about to start.
I'm going to begin.

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