English / idiom
If Worst Comes to Worst
MEANING IN ENGLISH
If the absolute most unfavorable, troublesome, or catastrophic scenario occurs.
In context
01
Keep the purchase receipt in a secure folder so that if worst comes to worst, you can demand an immediate cash refund.
02
If worst comes to worst and our monthly earnings dip, we will cancel our luxury streaming subscriptions to stay within budget.
Synonyms
in the worst-case scenario,if all else fails,should disaster strike
Antonyms
in the best-case scenario,under optimal conditions,ideally
Collocations
prepare if worst comes to worst,know what to do if worst comes to worst