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

"just in case she asks"

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.
  • keep in mind no sides just sandwiches and possibly some leg qtrs just in case she asks.. Thanks Brothers I really appreciate the advice:-D. S. shifferem. Guest.
  • Apr 17, 2021 ... I make a save just before talking to her, just in case she asks for a spell I don't have enough magicka for. Or, even better, I make one ...
  • Apr 14, 2008 ... Would love some info, just in case she asks for my opinion…</p>. ginnyvere April 14, 2008, 10:51am 2. <p>I'm a pre-med biology major at Wake ...
  • . 7 mos. Andy Taylor. Guy in orange looks worry just in case she asks for big kiss.. 7 mos. Tino Arbon. When are coming to Aussie? 7 mos. Theresa Grace ...
  • Do you have our go bags for just in case?" she asks, not referring to having a case but for if they have to go into the Witness Protection Program. Ian ...
  • Sep 9, 2019 ... She hasn't eaten anything, “Just in case.” She asks for an epidural. She is at 4cm when the anesthesiologist comes in. Finally, she feels ...
  • Feb 9, 2008 ... I think it takes her about an hour to do, but I'm never here when she does it as I choose to take the dogs out for a run just in case she asks ...
  • So just in case she asks for it, please inform her that I don't plan on giving it back... and FYI, I wear it better." Almost everyone in the room giggled at ...
  • Oct 9, 2021 ... ... rub one scented powder like that on my armpit(just in case she asks for my help in carrying her water) my armpit was now looking white .after my ...

Alternatives:

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

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

"just in case she asked"

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.
  • Oct 27, 2024 ... ... just in case she asked for you advice. 21 hrs. 1. Lara Sommer. Matthew Dockteryeah thats what he is saying. They have to come up with their own ...
  • Sep 21, 2016 ... ... just in case she asked where it was from, and one that would give me a confidence boost. neutral background.png. While you don't necessarily ...
  • Jan 29, 2019 ... Just make sure she has extra time and has a phone that can make calls so she can call you or your DR family just in case she's asked a few ...
  • Nov 13, 2019 ... He brought a copy of his resume in a business folder just in case she asked for it, which she did not. My son's interviewer contacted him ...
  • Feb 26, 2018 ... “Should we bring the cage…just in case?” she asked. IMG_2976 No. No, we shouldn't. IMG_2962 IMG_3021 IMG_3086. IMG_3033. Take me home, human ...
  • Mar 28, 2018 ... I packed up all moms craft and hobby supplies into plastic bins and put them in my basement just in case she asked for stuff. Same with the ...
  • ... just in case she asked for them. We did, however, forget an extra pair of bowel graspers! ✂️Normally for these we wouldn't use laparoscopic scissors so ...
  • Sep 3, 2024 ... ... just in case she asked for them. By the end of the hour, both of us were excited about next steps, and the editor told me she was very ...
  • ... just in case she asked for them. We did, however, forget an extra pair of bowel graspers! ✂️Normally for these we wouldn't use laparoscopic scissors so ...
  • Some said the ghost looked like an old lady. “She will talk to you." Others came up with hypothetical responses just in case she asked a question: “Don't tell ...

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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