ENGLISH
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in this case

idiom
Meaning

you use this to talk about a specific situation or example that you just mentioned.


Examples
SIMPLE

In this case, you should choose the blue shirt.

CONTEXTUAL

The rules usually apply to everyone, but in this case, we will make a small exception.

COMPLEX

While the policy generally prohibits late submissions, the committee decided that, in this case, the extenuating circumstances warranted a brief extension.

Last updated April 22, 2026