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]

Related Words

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