if (at all) possible

idiom

: if it can be done

Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible.

Examples of if (at all) possible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep pets indoor and dry as much as possible. Insulate pipes if possible. —

Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Officials asked drivers to give crews space on the road and stay home if possible. —

Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025 All parties involved wanted to avoid Plan B, if at all possible. —

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025 Greenberg reminded residents to stay home if possible and to stay warm, safe and connected. —

NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for if (at all) possible

Cite this Entry

Style

“If (at all) possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20%28at%20all%29%20possible. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Copy Citation