ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in some cases

idiom
Meaning

you use this to say that something is true for some people or situations, but not for all of them.


Examples
SIMPLE

In some cases, the store closes early on Sundays.

CONTEXTUAL

While most students finish the exam on time, in some cases, they may need an extra hour to complete their work.

COMPLEX

Although the new policy generally improves efficiency, in some cases, it creates unexpected delays for departments that rely on older, manual processes.

Last updated April 22, 2026