be (one's) last resort

be (one's) last resort

To be the only remaining option that may help one or be of any use after all other options have been exhausted. I didn't really want to ask Mr. Stadler to write my college recommendation, but he's my last resort at this point.
See also: last, resort
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a last resort
  • last resort
  • (there's) no peace for the weary
  • (there's) no rest for the weary
  • groggified
  • dig deep
  • choose between (two people or things)
  • choose between two people or things
  • (one's) nerves are shot
  • get to the top (of something)