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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"It is a great time in British music and music in general, and I'm just so proud to be a part of it," 25-year-old "Messy" singer Young said in her acceptance speech.
From Barron's
Everybody wants it and the stage of women's football now, it's just so unpredictable.
From BBC
"She's just so likeable," I thought to myself, and instantly wondered why more pop stars don't try it.
From BBC
"The tiles and the bathroom roof were literally lifting up and slamming back down - it was just so quick".
From BBC
“One place is as good as another, just so it’s close to this bur oak tree.”
From Literature
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