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to resort to
[phrase form: resort]
01
to do something negative to achieve a goal, often when there are no better options available
例
People sometimes resort to rationalization to avoid responsibility.
Leaders may resort to diplomacy to avoid the need to war with neighboring countries.
In self-defense, one may resort to violence as a means of protection against physical harm.
Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is resorting to below the belt strategies.
In the absence of a calculator, I had to resort to guesswork to estimate the total cost of my purchases at the store.
