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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]

Example Sentences

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No one can blame them if they look around, catch up on the anger-soaked news they missed while they were gone, and quietly ponder whether they’d just as soon go back into space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

She even has a plan to get Leo’s mixtape heard by the hottest club owner in town, and she’ll finish explaining it just as soon as she’s finished vogueing with real-life ballroom staple Natasha Twist.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

But just as soon as he seemed to have the offense moving, the Trojans once again ground to a halt.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2024

But just as soon as it appeared, it was gone again in the space of 12 rounds and 36 minutes.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

But the urge passed just as soon as it had arrived.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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