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Why is that just "in case"? not "in case of"?

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Rebecca

Since this is a show, the writers may have chosen "in case" because they thought it fit better. Typically, you will hear "in case of" or "just in case." However, this is a show, and most of the time the writers don't really worry about what is more commonly used. From a grammatical standpoint, "in case" means to prepare for an event. In a sentence, "in case" is typically used before a pronoun or at the end of the sentence. Ex: You better have medicine on hand, just in case. Ex: I have plenty of money, just in case. "In case of" means what you should do if and or when something happens. "In case of" is typically followed by a noun. Ex: In case of an emergency, listen to your supervisor. Ex: In case of a fire, leave the building as soon as possible.

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