in case

Meaning

1. Oxford70% of films

   because of the possibility of sth happening

2. Editorial30% of films

   if; in the event that (a condition, not a precaution taken beforehand)

In the movies · 170

• Mr. Gebczynski said to contact you only in case of emergency.The Pianist2002
• Just in case you need it, my cell phone number...Coffee and Cigarettes2004
• "He said he was frightened of a hold-up and asked me to get the gun, just in case.The Lady from Shanghai1947
• Just in caseThe Purge: Anarchy2014
• Just in case.Spider-Man: Far From Home2019
• Just in case.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty2013
• Just in caseUncharted2022
• In case you...Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011

Learn it in full scenes

• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty2013
  • Walter Calls eHarmony for Help
  • The Office Learns It's Acquired
  • Walter and Cheryl Meet at the Office

From the same entry

• as the case may be
• be on case
• be on the case
• get off my case
• a case in point
• in any case
• in case of
• in that case
• dog eat dog
• rest your case
• case the joint

More idioms

• i don't blame you
• so far
• close to
• say no
• get rid of
• right away
• in time
• ever since
• take it easy
• make sense
• at the end of the day
• here you go