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  1. 09-Feb-2012, 06:37 #1
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    Default He had just invited me along as arm candy.

    He had just invited me along as arm candy.

    I'm rather confused about it's meaning. What does 'just' mean here, 'a little while ago' or 'only"? Thanks!
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    Default Re: He had just invited me along as arm candy.

    It's probably 'only', but we'd need more context to be sure.
    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
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    Default Re: He had just invited me along as arm candy.

    Thanks!
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    Default Re: He had just invited me along as arm candy.

    Quote Originally Posted by 5jj View Post
    It's probably 'only', but we'd need more context to be sure.
    I feel the same.
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