just so

1. See as long as , def. 3.

2. See just as , def. 2.

3. I agree, that is correct, as in The house was a mess.—Just so; I told her to clean the place up . [Mid-1700s]

4. 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]

Example Sentences

"I have notifications on my phone of the properties that become available, and there are just so few," she says.

From BBC

He recently acquired an old house near his studio in Mar Vista just so he could strip its parts for new art pieces.

From Los Angeles Times

Because when you look at the end product, and when you look at all the press surrounding this figure, there’s just so many components that go into it.

From Los Angeles Times

“The odds were just so slim and we all knew that. It happened so quick it was unbelievable,” May said.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's difficult to articulate how I feel, because it's just so immense and I'm so grateful to Thame Museum."

From BBC

Related Words

• absolutely
• accurately
• as well
• correctly
• literally
• specifically
• squarely
• strictly