just in case

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. To provide for a possible event as a precaution.
conj
  1. To provide for the possible event that.
  2. Synonym of if and only if.

Pronunciation

/ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ en-us-just in case.ogg en-au-just in case.ogg

Word forms

just in case

Synonyms

to be on the safe side in the event that if and only if
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