(logic) if and only if

Used to say that an occurrence, or situation, is not only fortunate, but that on the contrary, it could have been a lot worse; or that something that might at first seem bad is actually good because it could have been worse.

(operations) Of a manufacturing system in which components are delivered at the precise time required, thus minimizing inventory carrying costs.

Misspelling of just deserts. This spelling is sometimes used as a pun in, for example, restaurant names.

(idiomatic) A punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.

At the last possible moment; just before or within the assigned time.

(idiomatic) Anyway; despite.

(idiomatic) Approximately, very nearly.

In that manner. / (idiomatic) Suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning.

(set phrase) Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago. / At present; now. / (Scotland, South Africa, Caribbean) In a little while.