Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - fall back on
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Fall back on
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If you fall back on something, you do it or use it after other things have failed. Unable to defeat him by logical discussion, she fell back on her old habit of criticizing his speech... When necessary, instinct is the most reliable resource you can fall back on. PHRASAL VERB: V P P n, V P P n ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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or fall back upon v. 1. To retreat to. * /The enemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort./ 2. To go for help to; turn to in time of need. * /When the big bills for Mother's hospital care came, Joe was glad he had money in the bank to fall back on./ * /If Mr. Jones can't find a job as a teacher, he can fall back on his skill as a printer./ ...Английский словарь американских идиом
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