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Definition just what I (have always) wanted in British English

just what I (have always) wanted phrase

phrase
1

used for saying you are pleased with a present. This phrase is sometimes used in a humorous way to show that you really think the present is not very nice or useful

Example

Thanks again for the book, it's just what I wanted.

Example

Eyelash curlers? Hmm...just what I've always wanted!

Definition just what I (have always) wanted in British English