Just the job

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adjective

Ideal or exactly right for someone or something.

This tool is just the job for cutting through metal
Visual representation of "just the job" - Ideal or exactly right for someone or something

Often appears as...

  • that's just the job
  • it's just the job

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "just the job"
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Casual Tone

Used in informal situations among friends or colleagues, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Casual Tone
I found a hat that's just the job for our beach trip!
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Positive Emphasis

Expresses satisfaction with something that fits a need or purpose very well.

Illustration for Positive Emphasis
You brought coffee? That's just the job!
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British Slang

It's a British phrase that might confuse English speakers from other regions.

Illustration for British Slang
For mending this fence, this tool is just the job.
Visual representation of the word "Just the job"

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