In the last resort
phrase
As the final option or solution.
In the last resort, we can request additional funding from the central administration.
Often appears as...
- turn to in the last resort
- use in the last resort
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
When all other methods or possibilities have failed.
In the last resort, when negotiations failed, they chose to take legal action.
Often appears as...
- use in the last resort
- refer to in the last resort
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
phrase
In a situation where a final decision or judgment is made.
In the last resort, the judge will make the final call on the case.
Often appears as...
- decide in the last resort
- determine in the last resort
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
As the final option or solution.
In the last resort, we can request additional funding from the central administration.
Often appears as...
- turn to in the last resort
- use in the last resort
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
When all other methods or possibilities have failed.
In the last resort, when negotiations failed, they chose to take legal action.
Often appears as...
- use in the last resort
- refer to in the last resort
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
phrase
In a situation where a final decision or judgment is made.
In the last resort, the judge will make the final call on the case.
Often appears as...
- decide in the last resort
- determine in the last resort
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Last Option
Use it to convey that all other possibilities have been tried or considered.
If we cannot solve the issue internally, in the last resort, we'll seek external help.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Solution
It hints at a sense of urgency or something you wouldn't normally choose.
We'll close the office in the last resort if the storm gets worse.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Preferable
It is not normally a first choice, reflecting a less desired pathway or option.
We use paper ballots in the last resort when electronic voting fails.
Pro Tip 1/3Last Option
Use it to convey that all other possibilities have been tried or considered.
If we cannot solve the issue internally, in the last resort, we'll seek external help.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Solution
It hints at a sense of urgency or something you wouldn't normally choose.
We'll close the office in the last resort if the storm gets worse.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Preferable
It is not normally a first choice, reflecting a less desired pathway or option.
We use paper ballots in the last resort when electronic voting fails.
Pro Tip 1/3Last Option
Use it to convey that all other possibilities have been tried or considered.
If we cannot solve the issue internally, in the last resort, we'll seek external help.
Pro Tip 2/3Emergency Solution
It hints at a sense of urgency or something you wouldn't normally choose.
We'll close the office in the last resort if the storm gets worse.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Preferable
It is not normally a first choice, reflecting a less desired pathway or option.
We use paper ballots in the last resort when electronic voting fails.
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