in the unlikely event (that) (something) happens



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in the unlikely event (that) (something) happens

If a very improbable outcome turns out to be the case. I wouldn't worry too much, but in the unlikely event that you lose your job, you can always come live with us for a while. In the unlikely event I win the lottery, the first thing I would do is travel to Jamaica.
See also: event, happen, unlikely

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ethan['i:θən]
KingaKEEN-gah (Polish), KEEN-gaw (Hungarian)Polish, Hungarian
Gall-History
SlaĐAnaSLAH-jah-nahSerbian, Croatian
Arianaar-ee-AN-ə, ar-ee-AHN-əEnglish (Modern)
Rolan-Russian