Conversational Phrases/J
Conversational phrases beginning with J. Select a phrase for more details.join the club INFORMAL
You can say this when someone's having an unpleasant experience that you're also having, or have had.
jump to it! INFORMAL
You can say this to make someone do something quickly.
just a moment | just a minute
You can say this if you want somebody to wait for a very short time.
just a thought
You can say this to let someone know that you don't mind if your idea or suggestion is rejected.
just as I thought
You can say this if what you thought was true is proved to be true.
just as well
You can say this when a bad situation hasn't occurred, or has been avoided.
just kidding INFORMAL
You can say this if someone doesn't realize you're kidding or joking.
just like that
easily, quickly or without warning
just looking
You can say this to a shop assistant if you don't need their help while you're looking at things.
just out of interest | as a matter of interest
You can say this before asking for information you're interested in, but have no intention of using for any other purpose.
just the thing
You can say something's "just the thing" if it's exactly what's needed or wanted.
just you wait! INFORMAL
This can be used to strengthen a threat or a promise.