just the job

just the job
(Brit. informal)
THE VERY THING, just the thing, exactly what's needed; informal just what the doctor ordered, just the ticket.
job

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just the job (informal)
Exactly what is wanted
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Main Entry:job

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just the ˈjob idiom
(BrE) (also just the ˈticket NAmE, BrE) (informal, approving) exactly what is needed in a particular situation

That cup of tea was just the job.

Main entry:jobidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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