Might as well

[dolly]

Hello there,

I'd like to know what "might as well" means.I hear it very often and I try to figure it out,but I am still not sure.Does it mean like straight or right away?Thanks for your answers.

[Alan]

Hi Dolly,

If you say to someone: You might as well do that what you mean is that you think it is a good idea to do that because there is no harm/problem in doing it. Imagine a situation when someone asks you: When I go into town this morning, shall I get the new holiday brochures? If you think that's a good idea and you want to read the brochures, you could answer: Yes, you might as well.

Hope this helps

Alan
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