Keep out of (somewhere) keep (someone or something) out of (somewhere)
To not enter somewhere, to not allow someone or something to enter somewhere.The dog had to keep out of the garden.
X marks the spot
The letter x shows where something has happened or the target of something to happen. We looked at the map and saw that X marked the spot where... Read more →
Just what the doctor ordered
Exactly what is needed or wanted.Having the extra day off from work is just what the doctor ordered and I can get many things done.
Just the same
Nevertheless.I told my friend not to come early but just the same she came early anyway.
Just so
Done with great care, done very carefully.My mother always makes sure that her hair is just so before she goes out.
Just one of those things
Something that you really cannot do anything about.The fact that I failed the driver's test is just one of those things and there is nothing... Read more →
Just now
This very moment, almost at this moment.The accident happened just now. The police have not even arrived yet.
Just in case (something happens)
If something happens.I plan to take my umbrella just in case it rains today.
Just about
Nearly, almost.I waited just about one hour before the concert started.
The jury is still out (on someone or something)
Not decided about something.For myself, the jury is still out on whether or not I should look for a new job.