just in case

in the event that (something happens). All right. I'll take it just in case. I'll take along some aspirin, just in case.

only if something happens We keep a lot of food on hand, just in case there's a storm.

Usage notes: often used without any following clause: Make sure you have extra batteries available, just in case.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Pruitt	['pru:it]
Ssanyu	-	Eastern African, Ganda
Stanton	['sta:ntən]
Gualberto	-	Portuguese
Zinoviya	-	Russian
Shichiro	shee-chee-ṙo:	Japanese