in the unlikely event of (something)

in the unlikely event of (something)

If a very improbable outcome turns out to be the case. I wouldn't worry too much, but in the unlikely event of unemployment, you can always come live with us for a while. In the unlikely event of me winning the lottery, the first thing I would do is travel to Jamaica.See also: event, of, unlikely

in the unlikely event of something

 and in the unlikely event that something happensif something—which probably will not happen—actually happens. In the unlikely event of my getting the job, I'll have to buy a car to get there every day. In the unlikely event of a fire, please walk quickly to an exit.See also: event, of, unlikely