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- See:
- would, soon
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used to indicate a secondary preference if a first option is not available, or a preference that may not be or may not appear to be highly desirable but is still more acceptable than the other option or options that one is given (usu. fol. by an infinitive without "to" but can also be followed by a noun).
I'm tired of arguing with him about the money he owes me. I would just as soon forget about it.They canceled the picnic? That's okay. I'd just as soon stay home anyway.If you don't have any tea, I'd just as soon water. Really, water is fine.Dogs aren't allowed in the building but cats are? I would just as soon not have a pet if I can't have a dog.I offered my brother the other bedroom, but he said he'd just as soon sleep on the couch downstairs. |
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