# in this case

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-this-case
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- In this case, you should choose the blue shirt.
- The rules usually apply to everyone, but in this case, we will make a small exception.
- While the policy generally prohibits late submissions, the committee decided that, in this case, the extenuating circumstances warranted a brief extension.

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