もそこそこに (mo-sokosoko-ni): Hastily finishing; barely taking time for
～もそこそこに (mo-sokosoko-ni)
Meaning
Hastily finishing; barely taking time for
Formation and usage
N + もそこそこに
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Gives A little time before hurrying to B, commonly a meal or greeting.
Examples
食事もそこそこに、会議の会場へ向かった。
I barely took time to eat before heading to the venue for the meeting.
食事もそこそこに、試験の会場へ向かった。
I barely took time to eat before heading to the venue for the exam.
食事もそこそこに、研修の会場へ向かった。
I barely took time to eat before heading to the venue for the training session.
食事もそこそこに、発表会の会場へ向かった。
I barely took time to eat before heading to the venue for the presentation event.
食事もそこそこに、面接の会場へ向かった。
I barely took time to eat before heading to the venue for the interview.
How related patterns differ
のもとで sets an environment or guidance; を込めて puts feeling into an action. ところを often acknowledges imposing on a busy person; 手前 creates an obligation from one's position or words. もそこそこに hurries through something, while なりに recognizes one's own capacity.