if nothing else
idiom
—used to say that something is probably the only thing that is true, acceptable, desirable, or certain because there are no better/worse possibilities
The food is cheap, if nothing else.
If nothing else, there's the party (to go to) this evening.
If nothing else, you should send him a card.
Examples of if nothing else in a Sentence
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The racing legend’s wrist candy should collectively hammer down for millions—if nothing else goes awry, that is.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 May 2024
But comedy is, if nothing else, subjective, and several top outlets rather enjoyed Unfrosted.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
That still doesn’t completely explain what performance data is, but if nothing else, the whole thing is a reminder that there’s always more to your wireless carrier’s terms than meets the eye.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 3 May 2024
But, if nothing else, being polarizing means being compelling.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Many assumed that, if nothing else, Fennell might sneak into the Best Original Screenplay category again.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
His is a gorgeous, sprawling vision of, if nothing else, science fiction’s future.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
That way, if nothing else, organizers’ exposure is limited to that one concert, rather than multiple attempts to rouse interest.
—Preston Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Seems like if nothing else the streaming era could bring us swear-ier awards shows.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 May 2024
But comedy is, if nothing else, subjective, and several top outlets rather enjoyed Unfrosted.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
That still doesn’t completely explain what performance data is, but if nothing else, the whole thing is a reminder that there’s always more to your wireless carrier’s terms than meets the eye.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 3 May 2024
But, if nothing else, being polarizing means being compelling.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2024
Many assumed that, if nothing else, Fennell might sneak into the Best Original Screenplay category again.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
His is a gorgeous, sprawling vision of, if nothing else, science fiction’s future.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2024
That way, if nothing else, organizers’ exposure is limited to that one concert, rather than multiple attempts to rouse interest.
—Preston Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
Seems like if nothing else the streaming era could bring us swear-ier awards shows.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
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“If nothing else.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20nothing%20else. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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