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LAST RESORT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Last Resort.

Last Resort - as a noun

An expedient adopted only in desperation

Example: "`pis aller' is french for `worst going'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pis aller

Example Sentences

"Using a gun should always be a last resort in self-defense situations."
"The doctor said surgery was the last resort to save the patient's life."
"Restricting access to water should only be considered as a last resort during a drought."
"The negotiation failed, and war became the last resort."
"We are trying every possible solution to fix the issue; legal action will be the last resort."
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