just as soon

Idioms and Phrases

Also, as soon . Rather, more readily; also, equally. For example, I'd just as soon you took care of it , or I would as soon recover before I go and baby-sit , or I'd as soon have the lamb as the beef . [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

But just as soon as he seemed to have the offense moving, the Trojans once again ground to a halt.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as soon as the team had descended its rally stage at Dodger Stadium on Friday, following the first Dodgers parade in Los Angeles in 36 years, manager Dave Roberts remarked it might be the last time the group is all together.

From Los Angeles Times

As an anguished artist and family man pushed to confront unresolved pain, the great André Holland moves through “Exhibiting Forgiveness” like someone who doesn’t just work with paint, but would just as soon submerge himself it, like an immersion chamber, if it kept his wounds from opening further.

From Los Angeles Times

"I know first hand the development that's going on at Euston but like so many other things we have inherited a real mess. A project that massively went over budget, was undeliverable and we have had to pick up the pieces of that. And I will give you an answer on the final decisions just as soon as I can," he said.

From BBC

A silly post could just as soon garner devotion and admiration from the public as sour public opinion.

From Slate

Related Words

• sooner
• willingly