as the case may be

as the case may be

As conditions or circumstances dictate. Well, she's won't know her work schedule until the day of the party, so she's either coming or she's not, as the case may be.
See also: case, may
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

as the ˌcase may ˈbe

used to say that one of two or more possibilities is true, but which one is true depends on the circumstances: There may be an announcement about this tomorrow — or not, as the case may be.
See also: case, may
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • glower
  • glower at
  • glower at (someone or something)
  • be a closed book
  • be dragging (one's) feet
  • be dragging your feet
  • through and through
  • dodge the column
  • be a (something) in the making
  • crisis