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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Set parental controls if possible to avoid mature lyrics. —

Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Limited ordering slots sell out quickly, so pre-order if possible. —

Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024 Seeing a mental-health clinician or other health care practitioner may also help, if possible. —

Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024 Sheehan urged residents to keep an eye on storm drains near their homes and help clear them if possible. —

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