if needs be

if needs be

If it is or becomes necessary (to do something). I'm pretty confident in my report, but once I talk to the boss about it, I can certainly make changes, if needs be.
See also: if, needs
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • too many cooks spoil the broth
  • too many cooks spoil the soup
  • too many cooks spoil the stew
  • a dumb priest never got a parish
  • boss man
  • boss lady
  • boss
  • a tall order
  • aggro