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Mr. Tom Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Just as well

Hi

What does just as well mean here?

A - I'm sorry we are leaving today.
B - Just as well.

Does it mean that B is also sorry?

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

Mr. Does it mean that B is also sorry? No; it means that B thinks that A's leaving is a relatively good or judicious event, considering some alternative (here unmentioned).

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Does it mean that B is also sorry?
  • No; it means that B thinks that A's leaving is a relatively good or judicious event, considering some alternative (here unmentioned).
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Mr. TomJust as well.Does it mean that B is also sorry?
No; it means that B thinks that A's leaving is a relatively good or judicious event, considering some alternative (here unmentioned).
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It means for the best
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