if nothing else
phrase
—used to say that something is probably the only thing that is true, acceptable, desirable, or certain because there are no better/worse possibilities
The food is cheap, if nothing else.
If nothing else, there's the party (to go to) this evening.
If nothing else, you should send him a card.
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Deals may not happen in the next year or two (for tax purposes, if nothing else), but analysts see potential M&A for both the connectivity business, and the media and entertainment business.
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29 June 2026
And if nothing else, a row of classics will look great on your bookshelf.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
And if nothing else, a row of classics will look great on your bookshelf.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for if nothing else
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“If nothing else.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20nothing%20else. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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