in any case

Idioms  

1. Also, at all events; in any event. No matter what happens, certainly; also, whatever the fact is, anyway. For example, In any case, I plan to go, or Call me tomorrow, at all events, or He may not be getting a raise, but in any event his boss thinks highly of him. In any case dates from the second half of the 1800s, at all events from about 1700, and in any event from the 1900s. For an antonym, see in no case.

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Example Sentences

“She thinks you look like a teen. And in any case, Hank, you will be soon.”

From Literature

It was to prove fruitless in any case as Revie put an end to the rumours with a phone call from his holiday to Leeds director Percy Woodward.

From BBC

Powell’s term is due to end in May so a change in leadership was expected soon in any case, they added.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the National Academy of Sciences, the effects of the war will last well beyond the end of hostilities – which, in any case, is not in sight.

From BBC

Why, in any case, was this discovery so important?

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• consistently
• constantly
• continually
• forever
• regularly
• usually