LookItUp

worst comes to worst

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɝst kʌmz tə ˈwɝst/ · UK /ˌwɜːst kʌmz tə ˈwɜːst/

worst comes to worst means: If the most difficult or unpleasant possible situation actually happens.

adverb

WORST POSSIBLE CASEB2

If the most difficult or unpleasant possible situation actually happens.

  • If worst comes to worst, we'll walk home.
  • Worst comes to worst, I can borrow some money.
  • If worst comes to worst, could we cancel the trip?

How to use it: if worst comes to worst, … (If worst comes to worst, we can stay with my sister.)

Similar words: in the worst case, if the worst happens

Common phrases: worst comes to worst, worst comes to worst

Questions about worst comes to worst

What does worst comes to worst mean?

If the most difficult or unpleasant possible situation actually happens.

What is worst comes to worst in other languages?

Türkçe: en kötü ihtimalle · Español: en el peor de los casos · Français: au pire · Deutsch: im schlimmsten Fall · Italiano: nel peggiore dei casi · 日本語: 最悪の場合

How do you pronounce worst comes to worst?

In American English /ˌwɝst kʌmz tə ˈwɝst/; in British English /ˌwɜːst kʌmz tə ˈwɜːst/.

How do you use worst comes to worst in a sentence?

If worst comes to worst, we'll walk home. Worst comes to worst, I can borrow some money.

Learn worst comes to worst while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

worst comes to worst in other languages

More words