in no case

Idioms  

1. Never, under no circumstances, as in She should in no case be told that he has a terminal illness. [First half of 1400s] For an antonym, see in any case.

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Example Sentences

The bureau has proposed to cap late fees at $8 per missed payment and in no case higher than 25% of the account’s required minimum payment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Brandon Judd, head of the Border Patrol Council, the agents’ union, said that in no case would Border Patrol agents have sought to assume command themselves.

From New York Times • May 28, 2022

“Everyone is reciting incantations that in no case can we allow World War III,” he said in a Russian television interview.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2022

“Everyone is reciting incantations that in no case can we allow World War III,” he said in a wide-ranging interview on Russian television.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2022

Even those people who might have known me against a background I am supposed to have, in no case identified me in Rocinante.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck