"alle Stricke reißen" meaning in German

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Phrase

Etymology: Literally, "all ropes snap". Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} alle Stricke reißen
  1. worst comes to worst; the worst case scenario manifests itself Synonyms: es kommt zum Äußersten, es kommt zum Schlimmsten
    Sense id: en-alle_Stricke_reißen-de-phrase-fo1F1vub Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Wenn alle Stricke reißen, dann...",
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          "english": "Should worst come to worst, then...",
          "text": "Sollten alle Stricke reißen, dann...",
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        },
        {
          "english": "If that happens, all hell will break loose.",
          "text": "Wenn das geschieht, reißen alle Stricke.",
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          "text": "Sollten alle Stricke reißen, dann...",
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          "word": "es kommt zum Äußersten"
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