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just in case she asks vs just in case she asked

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Just in case she asks' is used when referring to a possible future event. However, 'just in case she asked' is used when referring to a past event. The choice between the two phrases depends on the tense needed in the sentence.

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just in case she asks

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a possible future event.

This phrase is used to express being prepared for a potential question or situation that may arise in the future.

Examples:

I'll bring some extra money just in case she asks for it.
Make sure to have your ID with you just in case she asks for it.

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Just in case anyone asks, it's better you guys don't know.
ll right now, before we start, just in case my wife asks and she probably will - what did this guy do to get his foot cut off?
I even marked my sack with a highlighter just in case she checked.
Just in case she comes home, l guess.
I'll be here just in case she wakes up.
After Rose sent Luisa a letter, we started monitoring your sister's phone just in case she tried to reach out to her.
When JJ was pregnant with Henry, I memorized the delivery manuals just in case she went into labor in the field.
But there you are with a big old net, waiting to catch her just in case she fall.
I keep her bedroom all nice and ready though, just in case she comes back.
I talked to Sarah, and she said we should set her place just in case she shows up at the last minute.
He even went so far as to get them faxed from Bulgaria, just in case she checked the number.
Of fluffy puppies, just in case she decides To take a post-show shower.
But I've got a knife, just in case she starts anything.
Stan, come on, we have to find out who this guy is, just in case she needs his kidney.
I'll put a lock on the door, just in case she goes walking again.
She's not there, but they put an officer out front just in case she comes back.
No, no, I should be there, just in case she comes home.
No, no, I should be there, just in case she comes home.
Anyways, I, I, I just thought just in case she gets a craving if you put one...
But just in case she is, or even if she's not, Maybe you should give her a call, bring her up to speed.

Alternatives:

in case she asks
if she asks
should she ask
in the event that she asks
should the need arise

just in case she asked

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event.

This phrase is used to express being prepared for a question or situation that may have arisen in the past.

Examples:

I brought some extra money just in case she asked for it, but she didn't.
He had his resume ready just in case she asked to see it.

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You know, l been taking dance lessons, just in case you asked me.
You know, just in case you're asked to suit up for the big game later on.
She asked me to hold it in case she got drunk.
He carried a portable radio so he could keep up with the games in case she asked him any questions.
I even marked my sack with a highlighter just in case she checked.
Just in case she comes home, l guess.
I'll be here just in case she wakes up.
After Rose sent Luisa a letter, we started monitoring your sister's phone just in case she tried to reach out to her.
When JJ was pregnant with Henry, I memorized the delivery manuals just in case she went into labor in the field.
But there you are with a big old net, waiting to catch her just in case she fall.
I keep her bedroom all nice and ready though, just in case she comes back.
I talked to Sarah, and she said we should set her place just in case she shows up at the last minute.
He even went so far as to get them faxed from Bulgaria, just in case she checked the number.
Of fluffy puppies, just in case she decides To take a post-show shower.
But I've got a knife, just in case she starts anything.
Stan, come on, we have to find out who this guy is, just in case she needs his kidney.
I'll put a lock on the door, just in case she goes walking again.
She's not there, but they put an officer out front just in case she comes back.
No, no, I should be there, just in case she comes home.
No, no, I should be there, just in case she comes home.

Alternatives:

in case she asked
if she asked
should she have asked
in the event that she asked
should the need have arisen

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