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to fall back on
[phrase form: fall]
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依靠, 诉诸于
to rely on something or ask someone for help, particularly in situations where other options have failed
Transitive: to fall back on sb/sth
Example
When times are tough, I can always fall back on my savings to cover expenses.
If the first plan does n'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.
