just in case — as a precaution; to be prepared for something that might happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: as a precaution; to be prepared for something that might happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒʌst ɪn keɪs/
Korean meaning: 만약을 대비해서, 혹시나 해서
Korean pronunciation: **저스트** 인 **케이스**
Example Sentences
- I brought 10 snacks to the movies just in case I get hungry during all three Lord of the Rings movies.
- She always carries a portable phone charger just in case her battery dies.
- I'm learning how to cook just in case my mom decides to go on strike.
just in case
NOUN//dʒʌst ɪn keɪs//
as a precaution; to be prepared for something that might happen
as a precaution; to be prepared for something that might happen
Just in case the space race gets intense, pack twice!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'just'는 '정확히, 바로'라는 의미에서 '단지'의 뜻으로 발전했고, 'in case'는 '경우에'라는 뜻으로, 합쳐져서 '혹시 모를 경우를 대비해서'라는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I brought 10 snacks to the movies just in case I get hungry during all three Lord of the Rings movies.”
“She always carries a portable phone charger just in case her battery dies.”
“I'm learning how to cook just in case my mom decides to go on strike.”
“Keep some cash with you just in case the card machine doesn't work.”
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