Ч193
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collsubord clause
Invarfixed WO 1. in case some new development ( usu. trouble) should occur
if something (anything) happens (should happen)
in case something (anything) happensif anything crops upif something (anything) goes (should go) wrongin the event of troubleif there's any trouble.
2. when even the most minor problem, unpleasantness, complication etc arises, or even without any cause at all (one acts as stated)
at the slightest excuse (provocation)
at the least little thingat the drop of a hat.
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Ч194 →← Ч192