expression
definitely, in any case, for sure
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Auf jeden Fall is an idiomatic fixed expression meaning 'definitely', 'in any case' or 'for sure'. Usage ranges from colloquial to neutral and it's common in speech and writing. Specialties: not a prepositional construction but a sentence adverb/connector used to emphasize certainty or insistence.
Examples
Das ist auf jeden Fall eine gute Idee.
That's for sure a good idea.
Obwohl das Wetter schlecht war, kam er auf jeden Fall zur Versammlung, weil die Entscheidung sehr wichtig war.
Although the weather was bad, he came to the meeting anyway because the decision was very important.
Ich komme auf jeden Fall zur Party.
I'll definitely come to the party.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine someone stamping a paper with a big red 'FALL' stamp and saying 'auf jeden Fall' (no exceptions)
think 'on every fall' as a silly image to recall 'auf jeden Fall'
Notes
Common informal-to-neutral phrase used to stress certainty. Equivalent to 'definitely' or 'absolutely'.