Zoeken
to fall back on
[phrase form: fall]
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terugvallen op, vertrouwen op
to rely on something or ask someone for help, particularly in situations where other options have failed
Transitive: to fall back on sb/sth
fall back on
v
Voorbeeld
In times of uncertainty, people often fall back on their core values and beliefs.
During the economic downturn, many people had to fall back on their families for financial support.
If the first plan doesn't work out, we can fall back on the alternative strategy.
When times are tough, I can always fall back on my savings to cover expenses.
When faced with challenges, it's essential to have a reliable plan to fall back on.
