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just so

 

1. in perfect order; neat and tidy. Her hair is always just so. Their front yard is just so.

2. Precisely right!; Quite right! (Usually Just so!) Bill: The letter should arrive tomorrow. Tom: Just so! Jane: We must always try our best. Martin: Just so!

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just so

very The salmon is just so beautifully pink when it's fresh. I love being in Europe because the way of life there is just so pleasant.

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just so

1. 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]

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

3. See just as, def. 2.

4. See as long as, def. 3.

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