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
Joan (1)JONEnglish
Jedidahji-DIE-də (English), jee-DIE-də (English)Biblical
Apoorva-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Alyshaə-LEE-shəEnglish (Modern)
CreeKREEEnglish (Rare)
ImreEEM-reHungarian