in the event of

Related to in the event of: stick with, so much for, in case of, not a chance

in the event of (something)

In case of (something); if (something) happens. In the event of a fire, please use the stairs. In the event of severe weather, please take shelter.
See also: event, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the event of something

if something happens; on the chance that something happens. In the event of his late arrival, please call me. In the event of rain, the parade is canceled.
See also: event, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in the event of

Also, in the event that. See under in case, def. 2.
See also: event, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • in the event of (something)
  • in the event of something
  • in any event
  • straw in the wind
  • a straw in the wind
  • gala affair
  • happy event
  • a/the happy event
  • the happy event
  • able to make an event