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When 'just because' comes at the end of sentence, does it mean 'on a whim'?
I'm hoping to have a party at my house on Saturday, just because. I'm not normally a party animal.
When 'just because' comes at the end of sentence, does it mean 'on a whim'?
I'm hoping to have a party at my house on Saturday, just because. I'm not normally a party animal.
I'm hoping to have a party at my house on Saturday, just because. I'm not normally a party animal.
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It means "for no particular reason"
"Why are you having a party on Saturday?"
"Just because." (For no reason other than I just want to.)
"You usually order steak. But not this time. Why?"
"Just because." (I just don't feel like steak this time. That's why.)
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