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.
- 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