ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in any case

idiom
Meaning

you use this to say that something is true or will happen no matter what else is true. It also helps you return to your main point after talking about something else.


Examples
SIMPLE

It might rain, but we are going in any case.

CONTEXTUAL

The train might be delayed, but in any case, we should arrive before the meeting starts.

COMPLEX

Although the evidence remains somewhat inconclusive, the committee has decided to proceed with the project in any case, prioritizing immediate action over further deliberation.

Last updated April 22, 2026