if (at all) possible

idiom

: if it can be done

Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible.

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The warning urged people to delay travel if possible, as up to 20 inches of snow were expected. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Also, schedule your interviews during non-work hours if possible, like early mornings and late afternoons, or take personal days to attend interviews without raising suspicion. —

Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Try to stay within your lane if possible, to avoid hitting other objects or vehicles. —

Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024 When the temperature reaches 87 degrees — or when workers are near heat sources or wearing restrictive clothing — employers must cool the site to 82 degrees (if possible), adjust schedules to avoid high temperatures, or rotate tasks. —

Bruce Gil, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for if (at all) possible

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