Just the job

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Casual Tone

Used in informal situations among friends or colleagues, not in formal writing.

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I found a hat that's just the job for our beach trip!

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Positive Emphasis

Expresses satisfaction with something that fits a need or purpose very well.

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You brought coffee? That's just the job!

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British Slang

It's a British phrase that might confuse English speakers from other regions.

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For mending this fence, this tool is just the job.

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