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/
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
💡 Concept
as a precaution; to be prepared for something that might happen
🎵 Rhyme
Just in case the space race gets intense, pack twice!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dʒʌst ɪn keɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/dʒʌst ɪn keɪs/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
faceplacespacerace
face
place
space
race
🔗Collocations
bring something just in case
just in case of emergency
pack extra clothes just in case
call me just in case
save money just in case
keep it just in case
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
in caseas a precautionto be safein preparation for
Antonyms
definitely notcertainly won't
Related
emergencybackuppreparationprecautionsafety
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