would just as soon

phrase

used to indicate what someone wants or prefers to do, have, etc.
We asked him to come with us, but he said he'd just as soon stay home.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Would just as soon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/would%20just%20as%20soon. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster