# alle Stricke reißen

alle Stricke reißen is a German expression meaning “worst comes to worst”.

## Meanings

1. worst comes to worst; the worst case scenario manifests itself
   - Wenn alle Stricke reißen, dann... — If worst comes to worst, then...

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