just barely
/dʒʌst ˈbɛərli/To achieve something with minimal effort or by a very small margin; to succeed in the slightest way possible.
She just barely passed the exam with a score of 51%.
He just barely made it to the meeting on time.
Often used to describe a situation where success was uncertain or required minimal effort.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'just barely' to describe situations where success was uncertain or required minimal effort. It is often used in informal contexts.
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Grammar Rule
'Just barely' is an adverb phrase and should be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'just' (exactly, precisely) and 'barely' (by a very small margin).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase emphasizes the minimal nature of the achievement or success. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe close calls or narrow victories.