Why English Speakers Say "I Was Going To" Instead Of "I Was About To" And When Each Signals Different Meanings About Interrupted Or Failed Plans | English, Actually

Today on English, Actually: Why English speakers say "I was going to" instead of "I was about to" and when each signals different meanings about interrupted or failed plans.

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