almost done
Wrapping up soon
Almost done indicates a task or process is nearly complete, with only a small portion remaining.
The phrase sets expectations—signaling imminent completion while acknowledging work still left: I'm almost done with the report, The cookies are almost done baking.
Often used to reassure someone waiting or to buy a little more time.
- closeNearby or to shut
- wrapping upCompleting a task
- final stretchConcluding portion of effort
- down to the wireUnresolved until the final moment
- home stretchConcluding phase of effort
finishing touches · last minute · countdown · deadline · crunch time · polishing · completing · winding down · rounding off · tying up · last lap · so close · hanging on · pushing through · finish line · in the bag · final push · nearly there
almost donejust started
at the beginning · not even close · starting out · incomplete · back to square one
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