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5th October 2024

In that case

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