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desnoods

if need be

adverb · /dɛsˈnoːts/

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Dat verklaar ik desnoods onder ede.

I will declare that under oath if need be.

Ik kan desnoods morgenochtend komen.

I can come tomorrow morning if need be.

Bel desnoods de dokter als het erger wordt.

If it gets worse, call the doctor if need be.

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