Just so
adverb
Exactly in that way.
He arranged the table just so, with cutlery perfectly aligned.
Often appears as...
- just so perfect
- just so nice
adjective
Particular; requiring things to be exactly as wanted.
She is a just-so person, always wants things her way.
Often appears as...
- just so person
- just so attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Used to suggest that something is done according to a particular plan or that it happens for a particular reason.
Their performance was just so to qualify for the finals.
Often appears as...
- just so planned
- just so decided
adverb
Exactly in that way.
He arranged the table just so, with cutlery perfectly aligned.
Often appears as...
- just so perfect
- just so nice
adjective
Particular; requiring things to be exactly as wanted.
She is a just-so person, always wants things her way.
Often appears as...
- just so person
- just so attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Used to suggest that something is done according to a particular plan or that it happens for a particular reason.
Their performance was just so to qualify for the finals.
Often appears as...
- just so planned
- just so decided
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Perfect Alignment
Use 'just so' to express that everything is arranged to exact preference.
She placed every ornament just so, ensuring the room looked flawless.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
Suggest the idea that details are very important to the speaker or the situation.
He set his tie just so, the length exactly right.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Adjustments
Expresses making small but significant adjustments to achieve a desired result.
Adjust the flowers just so, they'll look better.
Pro Tip 1/3Perfect Alignment
Use 'just so' to express that everything is arranged to exact preference.
She placed every ornament just so, ensuring the room looked flawless.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
Suggest the idea that details are very important to the speaker or the situation.
He set his tie just so, the length exactly right.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Adjustments
Expresses making small but significant adjustments to achieve a desired result.
Adjust the flowers just so, they'll look better.
Pro Tip 1/3Perfect Alignment
Use 'just so' to express that everything is arranged to exact preference.
She placed every ornament just so, ensuring the room looked flawless.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
Suggest the idea that details are very important to the speaker or the situation.
He set his tie just so, the length exactly right.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Adjustments
Expresses making small but significant adjustments to achieve a desired result.
Adjust the flowers just so, they'll look better.
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