Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
if-all-else-fails
idiom
ɪf ɔːl ɛls feɪlz
Definition
A phrase used to suggest taking a particular action when all other options have been exhausted or are ineffective.
Examples
- If all else fails, just ask for help.
- We can try fixing it ourselves, but if all else fails, we should call a professional.
- They decided to move to a new city if all else fails in finding a job locally.
Meaning
Used to indicate a last resort option or solution when every other possibility has been tried and found wanting.
Synonyms
- as a last resort
- if nothing else works
- when all options are exhausted
