was about to

language: vi

definitions

  1. was on the verge of doing something; was immediately before doing something
    vi: sắp làm gì đó; đang chuẩn bị làm gì đó

examples

  1. She was about to go to bed when the doorbell rang.

    Cô ấy sắp đi ngủ khi chuông cửa reo.