单词 | fall back on |
释义 | fall back onphrasal verb See full dictionary entry for fallIf 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 criticizing his speech. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] When necessary, instinct is the most reliable resource you can fall back on. [VERB PARTICLE PARTICLE noun] fall back on in American English or fall back upon 1. to turn, or return, to for security or help 2. to retreat to Examples of 'fall back on' in a sentence |
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