fall back on
Third Person
falls back on
Present Participle
falling back on
Past Tense
fell back on
Past Participle
fallen back on
1
to rely on something or ask someone for help, particularly in situations where other options have failed
transitive
- When times are tough, I can always fall back on my savings to cover expenses.
- If the first plan doesn't work out, we can fall back on the alternative strategy.
- In times of uncertainty, people often fall back on their core values and beliefs.
- When faced with challenges, it's essential to have a reliable plan to fall back on.
- In the absence of clear guidelines, individuals may need to fall back upon their instincts to make decisions.