idiom
worst case scenario
WERST KAYS sih-NAYR-ee-oh
wɜːrst keɪs sɪˈneəriəʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
worstcasescenario
Dictionary meaning
the most unfavourable outcome that could conceivably result from a given situation or decision; planning for the worst case scenario involves identifying maximum plausible losses and ensuring that contingency measures are in place before undertaking a risky action
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