a last resort

last resort

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.

(as) a last reˈsort

a thing you decide to do when everything else has failed: Nobody wanted to lend me the money. As a last resort I asked my brother-in-law, and luckily he was able to help me.
See also: last, resort
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • last resort
  • be (one's) 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
References in periodicals archive
Prevent the dreaded "urn's" and "er's" by jotting down a few things you can say as a last resort. Remember, though, it's way better to go with the flow and launch into a related story: "That reminds me..." If things are still lagging, just say you have to run.
Untangle that tongue: how you can get the convo flowing with your crush!