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just so

/ˈdʒʌst səʊ/

Tradução: Expressão britânica antiga que significa «exatamente assim», «precisamente» ou «muito bem arrumado e em ordem». Era usada no século XIX e início do XX para concordar ou descrever algo feito com cuidado meticuloso.

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/ˈdʒʌst səʊ/C1formalbritishobsoleto
  • ptExpressão britânica antiga que significa «exatamente assim», «precisamente» ou «muito bem arrumado e em ordem». Era usada no século XIX e início do XX para concordar ou descrever algo feito com cuidado meticuloso.

An old-fashioned British expression meaning 'exactly so', 'precisely', or 'in a very orderly and neat manner'. It was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries to indicate agreement or to describe something arranged with meticulous care.

  1. Exactly right or perfectB2informal

    Arranged or done in a precise, correct, or perfect manner.

    ptPerfeito

    • She likes everything in her house to be just so.
    • He adjusted the tie until it was just so.
    • The flowers were arranged just so for the ceremony.
  2. Because of thatC1formalbritish

    Used to indicate a logical consequence or reason.

    ptPor isso

    • He was late, and just so, he missed the beginning of the play.
    • She forgot her umbrella, and just so, she got soaked in the rain.
    • The car broke down, and just so, we had to walk home.