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Might as well

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10 January 2026

Might as well

We use this expression to agree to a suggestion or question about doing something - often if it was not our original plan.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

We've been waiting for an hour. Shall we go for a drink?

Might as well - I don't think Jane will come now.

Example 2

There's only one piece of cake left - shall we finish it?

Might as well - it won't keep, anyway.

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