- may just do something
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used for saying that although something is not at all likely to happen, it is possible
If he was lucky, he might just be able to escape.
Main entry: just
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
may just do something
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may just as well do something — may/might/(just) as well do something informal phrase used for saying that it might be a good idea to do something although it is not essential We might as well wait a little longer for them. Thesaurus: ways of making a suggestionsynonym … Useful english dictionary
may (just) as well do something — may/might (just) as well do sth idiom to do sth because it seems best in the situation that you are in, although you may not really want to do it • If no one else wants it, we might as well give it to him. Main entry: ↑wellidiom … Useful english dictionary
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could just do something — might/may/could/just do something phrase used for saying that although something is not at all likely to happen, it is possible If he was lucky, he might just be able to escape. Thesaurus: not likely to happensynonym general words meaning to… … Useful english dictionary
just — I [[t]ʤʌ̱st[/t]] ADVERB USES ♦ (Please look at category 25 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.) 1) ADV: ADV before v You use just to say that something happened a very short time ago, or is starting to… … English dictionary
just — just1 W1S1 [dʒəst strong dʒʌst] adv 1.) exactly ▪ A good strong cup of coffee is just what I need right now. ▪ The house was large and roomy; just right for us. ▪ She looks just like her mother. ▪ Just what do you think you re trying to do? just… … Dictionary of contemporary English
just — 1 strong / dZVst/ adverb 1 exactly: Thank you. That s just what I need. | The house was large and roomy; just right for us. | She looks just like her mother. 2 only: He s not a thief, just a little boy who likes biscuits. | It ll just take a few… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
just — just1 [ dʒʌst ] adverb *** 1. ) used for saying when something happens a ) soon or at a particular time: I can t come now. I m just putting the kids to bed. just now: We re just now beginning to understand how much work this project will be. just … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
just — I UK [dʒʌst] / US adverb *** 1) used for saying when something happens a) soon, or at a particular time I can t come now. I m just putting the children to bed. just now/at the moment/at present: Mr Reynolds is busy just now, but he ll see you… … English dictionary
Just William series — Supercbbox| title = Just William comic color =background:#c0c0c0 caption = William makes friends with his teacher s new beau , much to her annoyance (from the story The Fall of the Idol ). schedule = format = publisher = Home Happy Mag date =… … Wikipedia
