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Rule "I'm bout (about) to"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: I'm bout (about) to
Message: The phrase '\2 \3' is informal.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • It is bout to go down.
    Correction suggestion: about to
ID: BOUT_TO [6]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)