just because

phrase

: for the simple or single reason that

Don't get nervous just because the teacher might ask you a question.

Just because your friends do it, that doesn't mean that you should do it, too.

Examples of just because in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Listen, Mark is a genius choreographer and always knows how to make his partners look good regardless of skill level, but come on, some of this is just because Maura is a good dancer! — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Physicians may assume they’re protected just because a policy exists. — Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Officials cannot legally seize a dog just because its owner lives on the street. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

If everything looks and feels normal, there’s no reason to change your routine just because your water is hard. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for just because

• byelaws
• candlemas
• chickasaws
• chippewas
• menopause
• repertoires
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• ahs
• baas
• cause
• clause
• claws