Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall-back-on
phrasal verb
/fɔːl bæk ɒn/
Definition
To rely on something or someone for support when other options are not available.
Examples
- When my main source of income dried up, I had to fall back on my savings.
- She has a degree in marketing, but she can always fall back on her experience in customer service.
Meaning
The phrase describes the act of turning to a secondary option when the primary option fails or is insufficient.
Synonyms
- rely on
- turn to
- depend on
- resort to
