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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"Annie is just so amazing to offer to help us again. She's absolutely incredible."
From BBC
Parker once told me he’d rather be my debate partner even if he didn’t agree with my position, just so he’d never have to go against me.
From Literature
"There's just so many good players in the England team. Obviously, I've played this year, but I'm also needing to perform in the Premier League and in the Europa League to keep the spot."
From BBC
Unfortunately, it just so happens that the car isn't performing to the level it should be.
From BBC
"They want to see an inclusive school system. The problem is they are just so overstretched, they are being asked to do much more with less resource - it becomes an impossibility."
From BBC
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