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just this vs just it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Just this' is used when referring to a specific thing or situation, while 'just it' is used when referring to a specific object or action.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1178 views

just this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific thing or situation, emphasizing the importance or relevance of that particular item.

Examples:

  • I want just this one, not the others.
  • Just this time, I'll let it slide.
  • It's just this thing with Gideon.
  • It's just this awful feeling in the pit of my stomach.
  • It was just this sense of immense relief.
  • And just this in your bank account.
  • He was just this sweet kid.
  • It's just this creeping virus people catch sometimes.
  • It's not just this hostess.
  • It was just this... Jerry look.
  • We will miss you a lot, just this.
  • No, it isn't just this.
  • Maybe... I should wear just this on our date tonight.
  • And it's not just this painting.
  • It wasn't just this weekend.
  • No, just this and running.
  • Not just this plot, Pierce.
  • You inspired more than just this group of kids.
  • No, it's just this tingling feeling.
  • It's just this feeling, these dreams.
  • It's just this beautifully odd situation, he seems to really enjoy her company.
  • Maternal instincts just this side of Medea.

Alternatives:

  • only this
  • just that
  • just these
  • just those
  • just him

just it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific object or action, emphasizing the importance or relevance of that particular item.

Examples:

  • I need just it, nothing else.
  • Just it, no need for anything more.
  • That's just it. I don't talk about it.
  • And that's just it, you are a great catch... the best.
  • No, that's just it.
  • But that's just it, my lady.
  • Well, that's just it, pal. I'm not 'skipping town'.
  • That's just it, Becca.
  • But that's just it, Dad - I had a world.
  • Monroe, that's just it.
  • That's just it, you see.
  • It's just it can get... tricky.
  • It's just it was an important dinner to me.
  • But you see, that's just it.
  • That's just it, Pete.
  • See, that's just it, smith.
  • But that's just it, Your Majesty.
  • Well, that's just it.
  • It's just it would scare my parents.
  • Exactly. That's just it.
  • Well that's just it, Doctor.
  • That's just it - I think they're planning on going out there like Bonnie and Clyde.

Alternatives:

  • only it
  • just that
  • just this
  • just him
  • just her

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