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if the worst comes to the worst

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if the worst comes to the worst  (British, American & Australian) also if worst comes to worst (American)
something that you say in order to tell someone what you will do if a situation becomes very difficult or serious If the worst comes to the worst, we'll have to give them our bed and sleep on the floor. If worst came to worst, could we sell the car to raise some extra cash?
See I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy
See also: come, if, worst


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And if the worst comes to the worst, there is always that story of my First Love wherewith to fill the time.
I want her to know that if the worst comes to the worst she can count on me.
If the worst comes to the worst, well worth thinking of
 
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