in the event
idiomPart ofevent
in the event — idiom
1. used when the actual outcome of a situation is different from what people believ
1.idiom
Definition
used when the actual outcome of a situation is different from what people believed or expected
Example
Joaquín was sure he would fail his driving test. In the event, he passed with no mistakes.
The forecast predicted heavy rain for the picnic. In the event, the weather stayed dry all day.