Meaning of the word "if worst comes to worst" in English

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if worst comes to worst

US /ɪf wɜrst kʌmz tu wɜrst/
UK /ɪf wɜrst kʌmz tu wɜrst/
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Idiom

1.

if the worst possible thing happens

Example:
If worst comes to worst, we can always stay at a hotel.
I hope it doesn't come to that, but if worst comes to worst, I'll sell my car.
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