Meaning of the word "fall back on" in English

What does "fall back on" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fall back on

US /fɔːl bæk ɑːn/

UK /fɔːl bæk ɑːn/

to use or depend on someone or something when other things have failed

Example:

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If the business fails, we can always fall back on our savings.

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She had to fall back on her emergency skills when the power went out.

Synonym:

resort to rely on depend on turn to lean on

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