if (the) worst comes to (the) worst

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: if the worst possible thing happens

If worst comes to worst, you can always ask me for help.

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Recent Examples on the Web And if the worst comes to the worst and the impact of rain on water quality does threaten the triathlon races Cavendish is confident that the right call will be made. —

Billy Stockwell, CNN, 18 June 2024

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