if all else fails
if all else fails
If all other options and plans are unsuccessful. The phrase is used to indicate what the last resort will be. If all else fails, we can always order pizza. A: "Will we have to do it manually?" B: "Only if all else fails."
See also: all, else, fail, if
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
if all else ˈfails
(spoken) used to introduce an idea or a suggestion that you could try if nothing else works: Let’s try phoning her at this number and then emailing her. If all else fails, we can always contact her parents.See also: all, else, fail, if
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