If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.
Etymology:
- Shortening of "if the worst come to the worst".
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Submitted on July 07, 2010
Additional definitions for 'worst comes to worst':
| worst comes to worst | If an already bad situation progresses into a catastrophic situation. |
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