just as soon

Idioms  

1. Also, as soon. Rather, more readily; also, equally. For example, I'd just as soon you took care of it, or I would as soon recover before I go and baby-sit, or I'd as soon have the lamb as the beef. [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Which means their parents will be taking Hollywood’s most reliable moviegoers back to theaters next month—just as soon as they leave Zootopia and Oz.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the business of the worst moment, there may be unanimity, just as soon as the effects of the smelling salts and the large brandies kick in.

From BBC

Just as soon as they’ve settled into their new home, Jackson and Grace have a new infant, a sweet son that Grace cares for more than anything.

From Salon

But just as soon as Dawn’s joy began, mine ended, and the character was again relegated to a cursory sketch of a doting athlete’s girlfriend, depressingly in line with overly masculine portrayals of women in early millennium sports films.

From Salon

Still, ”everybody is really, really working their tails off to put this fire out just as soon as they can,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sooner
• willingly