Only just
phrase
Almost not, barely.
He only just passed his test.
Often appears as...
- only just manage
- only just arrive
phrase
At the last possible moment, recently.
She only just finished her homework as the teacher walked in.
Often appears as...
- only just finished
- only just started
phrase
Indicates something is surprising or barely possible.
They only just won the match.
Often appears as...
- only just won
- only just survive
phrase
Almost not, barely.
He only just passed his test.
Often appears as...
- only just manage
- only just arrive
phrase
At the last possible moment, recently.
She only just finished her homework as the teacher walked in.
Often appears as...
- only just finished
- only just started
phrase
Indicates something is surprising or barely possible.
They only just won the match.
Often appears as...
- only just won
- only just survive
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Emphasis
Used to stress how minimal an action or event was.
I only just caught the bus before it left.
Pro Tip 2/3Close Call
Suggests a narrow success or avoidance of failure.
He only just avoided the accident.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Relief
Conveys a sense of relief after barely achieving something.
She only just made the grade.
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