Just in case Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkeɪs
JUHST-in-KAYS or JIST-in-KAYS
dʒˈʌst/ /ˈɪn/ /kˈeɪs
JUST-in-KAYS
Definição
Used to talk about doing something as a precaution, in case something unexpected happens.
Uso & Nuances
Informal and very common. Used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence. Often follows actions done as a precaution. Not used for direct warnings or instructions; more about personal or hypothetical situations.
Spanish: por si acaso - por si las moscasPortuguese (BR): só por precaução - por via das dúvidasPortuguese (PT): só por precaução - por via das dúvidasChinese (Simplified): 以防万一Chinese (Traditional): 以防萬一Hindi: एहतियात के तौर परArabic: للاحتياطBengali: যদি-বা - যাতে করেRussian: на всякий случайJapanese: 念のためVietnamese: phòng khi - lỡ nhưKorean: 만약을 대비해서Turkish: ne olur ne olmaz - tedbirenUrdu: اگر کبھی ضرورت پڑ جائےIndonesian: untuk berjaga-jaga
Frases de Exemplo
Take an umbrella with you, just in case it rains.
basic
I wrote down your number, just in case I forget it.
basic
Bring some extra snacks, just in case you get hungry.
basic
I'll send you the file now, just in case you need it later.
natural
She keeps some cash at home, just in case there's an emergency.
natural
I brought my charger, just in case my phone dies while we're out.
natural