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if needs be

adv. (cx idiom English) if need be; if there is a need. alt. (cx idiom English) if need be; if there is a need.

Usage examples of "if needs be".

The devotion and courage which she had shown in the defence of the castle and in the enterprise for the rescue of their lord swept away every vestige of this feeling, and henceforth Marjory ranked in their affections with Archie himself, and there was not a man upon the estate but felt that he could die for her if needs be.

Before waking Slasher, I buried the grav-chute with a radio transponder that would lead me back to it if needs be.

The room and associated pleasures had to be paid for, but before I left I would deposit enough money (all stolen) to last a year if needs be.

The Power can be used with infinite delicacy if needs be, but it can’.

So we should let the occasional chalice break, if needs be, to get at the truth of the water inside it.