もののついで

expression

while you're at it; take the opportunity to

Used when doing something as a natural extension of another action, often with a sense of convenience. Frequently appears in the pattern 〜のついでに or 〜ついでに. The expression 物のついで is a set phrase meaning 'since you're already doing one thing, you might as well do another.'

See also: ことのついで

• 買かい物ものに行いくなら、物もののついでに郵ゆう便びん局きょくにも寄よってきて。

  If you're going shopping, stop by the post office while you're at it.

• 掃そう除じを始はじめたから、物もののついでに窓まども拭ふこう。

  Since I started cleaning, I'll wipe the windows while I'm at it.