Throw back on

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verb

To rely on or turn to someone or something for help or support.

After losing her job, she had to throw back on her savings to manage her expenses.
Visual representation of "throw back on" - To rely on or turn to someone or something for help or support.

Often appears as...

  • throw back on oneself
  • throw back on resources
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Seeking Support

Used when someone must depend on something else because other options have failed or are unavailable.

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With no jobs available, he had to throw back on his family's help.
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Last Resort

It implies using a final available option when in a challenging situation.

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Stranded in the airport, she had to throw back on her limited knowledge of French to communicate.
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Under Pressure

Often indicates a person is under stress or in a difficult position when seeking help.

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When the project failed, the team had to throw back on their mentor's expertise.
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