just so
Idioms-
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]
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I agree, that is correct, as in The house was a mess.—Just so; I told her to clean the place up . [Mid-1700s]
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See just as , def. 2.
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See as long as , def. 3.
Example Sentences
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He adds: "I just feel the moment is with us right now. The Brits, in some way, symbolised that. But with the Mobos... there's just so much more to come."
From BBC
He was just so skilful - it's the feints and rainbow flicks that are etched in your mind.
From BBC
Many visitors post online about their trip -- making pilgrimages to real-life locations from cartoons or joking about spending $1,000 on flights just so they can eat a $1 convenience store rice ball.
From Barron's
"We are starting with food and water rationing on board, just so we can stretch out the number of days we go with available resources in case food, water and fuel are unavailable."
From Barron's
It’s always a mind game and I fall for it every time, and I cave and it’s just so dumb.
From Los Angeles Times
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