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Thereabouts

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Estimating TimePlay
Use 'thereabouts' to suggest a time is approximate, not exact. SlideI'll be home by 6 PM, or thereabouts.
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Guessing QuantitiesPlay
Indicate a rough amount, suggesting that the exact number is unknown. SlideThere were fifty people at the event, or thereabouts.
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Flexible ArrangementsPlay
Show flexibility in plans or arrangements; the specifics can vary. SlideLet's meet near the fountain, or thereabouts, after lunch.