if nothing else

phrase

—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

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s still a lot of soccer to be played, and all of it should be pretty nifty; if nothing else, expect an NFL-size turnout for Saturday’s Norway-England match. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

If Musk hadn’t gotten there, someone else would have, thanks to the magic of compound interest, if nothing else. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Deals may not happen in the next year or two (for tax purposes, if nothing else), but analysts see potential M&A for both the connectivity business, and the media and entertainment business. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

And if nothing else, a row of classics will look great on your bookshelf. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2026