in the event that

in the event that

If it should happen or be the case that. In the event that we get stuck in traffic, there's no way I'll make my flight. I'd like to see you again, so give me a call in the event that you ever come back through Detroit.
See also: event, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in the event
  • just in case
  • in case
  • stuck
  • bottom fell out
  • arrive at
  • bottom out
  • appear at
  • appear at some time
  • have a cob on