Last resort Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ɹiˈsɔɹt/, /ɹiˈzɔɹt/, /ɹɪˈzɔɹt
LAST ri-ZORT
lˈɑːst/ /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t
LAHST ri-ZAWT
Definition
A final option to try when all other ways have failed or are not possible.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal situations. Commonly appears with phrases like 'as a last resort' or 'if all else fails.' It expresses desperation or necessity, not preference.
Spanish: último recursoPortuguese (BR): último recursoPortuguese (PT): último recursoChinese (Simplified): 最后的手段 - 最后的选择Chinese (Traditional): 最後的手段 - 最後的選擇Hindi: आख़िरी उपायArabic: الملاذ الأخيرBengali: চূড়ান্ত উপায় - শেষ ভরসাRussian: крайняя мера - последний выходJapanese: 最後の手段Vietnamese: biện pháp cuối cùngKorean: 최후의 수단Turkish: son çareUrdu: آخری حل - آخری سہاراIndonesian: jalan terakhir
Example Sentences
Calling the police should be a last resort.
basic
We only used medicine as a last resort.
basic
Selling the house will be our last resort.
basic
If all else fails, we’ll use plan B as a last resort.
natural
I’m not a fan of working weekends, but sometimes it’s the last resort when there’s a deadline.
natural
Moving back in with my parents is my absolute last resort.
natural