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Rezaenglish Posted 5 years ago
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I just want to finish my crossword puzzle

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Man: Yeah. I guess it needs a bit of cleaning, yeah?
Woman: Why don't you call a maid service?
Man: They're too expensive, Gloria.
Woman: Not for this kind of mess.
Man: OK. Call them. I just want to finish my crossword puzzle.
Woman: No, you call them.

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What does "just" mean in this sentence"

Does it mean "only" or does it mean "right now"?



Thank you

  

Top answer

It's more like "only". "

  • It's more like "only".
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It's more like "only". It's not "just" meaning "now" as in I just came in, but it could be paraphrased "All I want to do right now is finish my crossword puzzle."

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