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1. adverb1) (a single time: He did it once; If I could see her once again I would be happy.) μια φορά2) (at a time in the past: I once wanted to be a dancer.) κάποτε2. conjunction(when; as soon as: Once (it had been) unlocked, the door opened easily.) μόλις,από τη στιγμή που- at once- just for once
- for once
- once and for all
- once in a while
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would just as soon — prefer to do one thing rather than another She would just as soon stay at home as go to the movie … Idioms and examples
would just as soon — to prefer to. I d just as soon work at home and not have the hassle of the subway every morning … New idioms dictionary
I would (just) as soon do something — spoken phrase used for saying what you would prefer to do I’d just as soon stay at home. I’d as soon go to another restaurant as wait for a table here. Thesaurus: preferring and preferencesynonym … Useful english dictionary
I would just as soon do something — I, etc. would just as soon do sth idiom used to say that you would equally well like to do sth as do sth else that has been suggested • I d just as soon stay at home as go out tonight. Main entry: ↑justidiom … Useful english dictionary
just as soon — ◇ If you would just as soon do something, you would prefer to do it. We asked him to come with us, but he said he d just as soon stay home. • • • Main Entry: ↑just … Useful english dictionary
just as soon — would prefer to, wish I d just as soon forget the fight with Dwen, eh … English idioms
soon — W1S1 [su:n] adv comparative sooner superlative soonest [: Old English; Origin: sona immediately ] 1.) in a short time from now, or a short time after something else happens ▪ It will be dark soon. ▪ David arrived sooner than I expected. soon… … Dictionary of contemporary English
soon — [ sun ] adverb *** 1. ) within a short time from now: If we don t leave soon, we re going to miss our bus. Mom called and said she d be home soon. pretty soon: If he doesn t show up pretty soon, I m leaving. a ) after a short amount of time: soon … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
would sooner — (or would just as soon) used to indicate what you want or prefer to do, have, etc. He would sooner [=would rather] lose everything than admit that he was wrong. We asked him to come with us, but he said he d just as soon stay home. • • • Main… … Useful english dictionary
just — 1 strong / dZVst/ adverb 1 exactly: Thank you. That s just what I need. | The house was large and roomy; just right for us. | She looks just like her mother. 2 only: He s not a thief, just a little boy who likes biscuits. | It ll just take a few… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
just — just1 W1S1 [dʒəst strong dʒʌst] adv 1.) exactly ▪ A good strong cup of coffee is just what I need right now. ▪ The house was large and roomy; just right for us. ▪ She looks just like her mother. ▪ Just what do you think you re trying to do? just… … Dictionary of contemporary English