if need be

idiom

: if something becomes necessary
You can always call me at home if need be.
We'll leave without them if need be.

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Add the salmon and additional water to just cover the salmon if need be. Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 Based on previous designs, the new demonstration reactor will have an output of about 5 MW and provide part of the base's 35-MW requirements, though the modular design allows for easy scalability by adding more modules if need be. David Szondy june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025 So, if need be, Ware is passed along as quickly as 2020 first-round pick Precious Achiuwa was passed along after his lone Heat season. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025 As in enough remaining draft capital to trade for another star, if need be. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for if need be

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“If need be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20need%20be. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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