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in case, if vs in case the

Both "in case, if" and "in case the" are not commonly used in English. The correct phrase to use is simply "in case."

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 893 views

in case, if

This construction is not correct in English. The use of both "in case" and "if" together is redundant.

The correct phrase to use is simply "in case."

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But just in case, if l am not back by then...
Just in case, if you want an explanation, you need a special attitude when you don't understand very well, do this.
Just in case, if in doubt, isn't it better to trust people?
Just in case, if in doubt, isn't it better to trust people?
These measures should only be applied in exceptional cases, if deemed necessary.
In that case, if he really wants to be alone...
The question arises of how to proceed in such cases, if statutory auditors or audit firms cannot be dismissed.
Well, in any case, if her prints are on the system, maybe we can use this dress to get an ID.
In that case, if you just lift this up, there's a mirror.
So in that case, if you rode in the back of said motorcycle...
In this case, if the soldiers is infected with the medical team could...
In both cases, if the right of waiver is exercised measures must be taken to ensure the satisfactory allocation of own funds within the group.
In such cases, if a management authority issues a permit or certificate, it shall inform the Commission thereof, stating the reasons for issuance.
And in this case, if you can't stand the heat, use somebody else's kitchen.
In that case, if someone would be kind enough to direct me.
In that case, if you want me to cook for you...
So in this case, if you look carefully, most of the arrows flow from right to left.
As regards EU law, it is questionable, given the judgments in comparable cases, if an action in damages against the UK under Francovich would be successful.
In any case, if you let me have the documents, I will certainly take a position.
The costs are quite considerable in any case, if you think of the punitive tariffs that have been imposed.

Alternatives:

in case

in case the

This construction is not commonly used in English. The correct phrase to use is simply "in case."

The correct phrase to use is simply "in case."

Show examples from the web [+]

Just on my way to warn a couple of prominent ones in case the weather gets out of hand.
We'll stay here in case the unsub shows.
Just in case the council popped in unannounced.
Backup in case the bureau took it away.
Backup in case the bureau took it away.
And second rectal tube in case the first one breaks.
- Behind the counter - in case the old boy gets lively.
It's sealed in heavy plastic in case the barrel gets damaged.
It's sealed in heavy plastic in case the barrel gets damaged.
They do that in case the family wants protection.
I always carry some spare apps in case the wait staff's racist.
Where he immediately gets to work preparing American soldiers for combat in case the peace fails.
There's a mechanical fail-safe in case the electronics shut down.
Grover took her home in case the kidnappers makes contact.
They even gave me extra money in case the sprinklers damaged my equipment.
Anyway, I have mace in my pocket in case the nut job tries anything.
I better crash the auditions just in case the book shows up.
bell in case the system requests brake application
I should go in case the doctor's looking for me.
Someone has to stay in case the printer crashes.

Alternatives:

in case

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