have recourse to (something)
have recourse to (something)
To have access to something, especially in times of trouble or difficulty. I need to care for my ailing mother, but I don't have recourse to a leave of absence. Does he have recourse to his inheritance?
See also: have, recourse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have recourse to something
to be able to use something for help; to be able to fall back on something. You will always have recourse to the money your grandfather left you. You will not have recourse to that money until you are over 21 years of age.
See also: have, recourse
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- have recourse to
- recourse
- half the trouble of (something)
- save (one's) own skin
- save skin
- silver bullet
- be in hot water
- be able to (do something) in (one's) sleep
- be able to do something in your sleep
- do (something) blindfolded