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Idiom: Might As Well

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Used to express somewhat reluctant assent, saying that if one situation exists (or because it does exist), another event or situation that would otherwise be undesirable, difficult, impossible, etc., becomes more feasible or reasonable, or would not make a difference.

Example: "Since you're here, you might as well come in."

Example: "Macarons are very difficult to make, so you might as well make plentiful if you do decide to make any."

Used to liken one situation to another, typically saying that the existence of one situation is equivalent to the existence of another, usually more extreme, situation.

Example: "You're going to tell her what I said about her? You might as well shoot me!"

Example: "What a waste of time this has been. We might as well have stayed at home."

Example Sentences

1
I have so much to do, I might as well start now.
2
Since it's raining, we might as well stay indoors.
3
I have a few minutes to spare, I might as well take a short walk.
4
We're already late, we might as well take a taxi.
5
I can't decide between the two options, I might as well flip a coin.

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