in any case
in any case
Regardless of what happens or what the circumstances are; in any event. Some of them can be checked automatically at first, but, in any case, we'll still need to process each one manually. I can't remember if we're stopping in Philly or Baltimore. In any case, we're definitely staying in D.C. for the night.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in any case
and in any eventno matter what happens. I intend to be home by supper time, but in any case by eight o'clock. In any event, I'll see you this evening.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in any case
Also, at all events; in any event. No matter what happens, certainly; also, whatever the fact is, anyway. For example, In any case, I plan to go, or Call me tomorrow, at all events, or He may not be getting a raise, but in any event his boss thinks highly of him. In any case dates from the second half of the 1800s, at all events from about 1700, and in any event from the 1900s. For an antonym, see in no case.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in ˈany case
whatever may happen or has happened; anyway: I don’t know yet who’ll bring it or what time, but in any case you’ll get your car back tomorrow. My mother came to stay so I couldn’t go to the party, but I didn’t really want to go in any case.See also: any, case
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in any case
Regardless of what has occurred or will occur.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- IAE
- IAC
- be it as it may
- show must go on, the
- the show must go on
- at all events
- out of (something)
- by all means
- by hell or high water
- hell or high water