if (the) worst comes to (the) worst
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: if the worst possible thing happens
If worst comes to worst, you can always ask me for help.
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And if the worst comes to the worst and the impact of rain on water quality does threaten the triathlon races Cavendish is confident that the right call will be made.
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Billy Stockwell, CNN, 18 June 2024
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“If (the) worst comes to (the) worst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20%28the%29%20worst%20comes%20to%20%28the%29%20worst. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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