Collocation
just so you know
Used to give someone a piece of information, often as a heads-up, a gentle warning, or to clarify something. It implies the information might be helpful or relevant to them, often in an informal context.
Definition
'just so you know' is a common English collocation. Used to give someone a piece of information, often as a heads-up, a gentle warning, or to clarify something. It implies the information might be helpful or relevant to them, often in an informal context.
just so you know + [clause]
“Just so you know, the store closes in ten minutes.”
Examples
- Just so you know, the office will be closed on Monday for the holiday.
- I'm heading out for lunch now, just so you know.
- Just so you know, I've already finished the report and sent it to your inbox.
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- We'll need to leave early tomorrow morning to catch our flight, just so you know.
- Just so you know, the new company policy on remote work takes effect next week.
- I won't be able to make it to the party tonight after all, just so you know.
- Just so you know, the project deadline has been moved up to Friday, so we need to accelerate.
- They decided to go with a different vendor for the contract, just so you know, it wasn't a reflection on your pitch.
- Just so you know, your package from the online store should arrive tomorrow afternoon.
- The cafe is closed for renovations today, just so you know, in case you were planning to go.
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