just because

idiom

: 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 Serve this cake at outdoor events, beach gatherings, adult birthdays, taco night, summer barbecues, cookouts, bachelorettes, or just because! —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 May 2024 But just because workers are more willing to disclose their mental health struggles with employers doesn’t mean those employers are helping. —

Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for just because

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