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In that case

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5 October 2026

In that case

We use this expression to say that something will happen because it is a special or unusual situation.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

What would you like to drink? Mike's buying.

Well, in that case I'll have a glass of champagne!

Example 2

They don't normally start interviewing people until after lunch.

Well in that case I'll go there at about two pm.

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