just so

1. Precisely in that way, very carefully and appropriately, as in The children had to be dressed just so for their aunt's wedding . [Mid-1700s]

2. I agree, that is correct, as in The house was a mess.—Just so; I told her to clean the place up . [Mid-1700s]

3. See just as , def. 2.

4. See as long as , def. 3.

Example Sentences

The staff knows me because I go so often and they’re just so fast with the service.

From Los Angeles Times

Though, with both names on the heels of widely successful projects, it was hardly a “crystal ball” suggestion — it just so happened to be correct.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's so much to do that it's just so hard to stay on top of it... it's just really frustrating."

From BBC

"China is just so big that when they buy things, it matters - and when they don't, it matters."

From BBC

"It was just so amazing – I don't even have words for it," Olly said of the experience.

From BBC

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