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.
- 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