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South Africa
Added August 02, 2025
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A conversational quirk where "must just" is used to suggest what someone should simply do. It adds a casual emphasis, implying that the solution or action is simple or obvious. Often used in giving advice or instruction in a friendly way.
"If he gives you trouble about it, you must just ignore him. He's looking for a fight, and it's best not to give him the satisfaction."
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Khulekani Dladla
August 02, 2025
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A colloquial threat or warning structure, e.g. "You must just [do X]" with the rest implied. It actually means "You better not" or "You'd better watch out." It's often used as "You must just try me" (go on, dare to try β you'll regret it) or "He must just think I'm a fool" (he'd be mistaken to think that). The full consequence is left unsaid, making it an ominous ellipsis.
""John, you must just come home late and see what happens," Mom said β which clearly meant John should not come home late unless he wanted big trouble."
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Khulekani Dladla
August 02, 2025
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