Meaning:
exactly what is needed
‘just the job’ is an expression that we use to describe something that is exactly what we need at a particular moment, for example, an ice cream may be just the job on a hot day, but not in the middle of winter.
Sentences:
I looked until I finally found something that was just the job for repairing the table.
Conversation 1
A: Do you need a hand with that?
B: No, I’m O.K. but I just need something to hold the door open.
A: Why don’t you put a chair against it?
B: Thanks, that’s just the job.
Conversation 2
A: You look like you have had a hard day, would you like a beer?
B: Yeah, it’s been busy as hell.
A: Here you go (gives beer)
B: Thanks (drinks) ahh,that’s just the job!
Conversation 3
A: We need somewhere to put the recycling to keep it tidy.
B: Why don’t you use an old wine box?
A: Oh yeah, good idea, that’s just the job.