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| last resort |
| 1. n. The only remaining, often least-desirable, option when all others have been excluded |
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| I wouldn't recommend doing surgery on yourself, unless it is a last resort. |
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| last |
| 1. adj. Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind. |
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| “Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick. |
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| 2. adj. Most recent, latest, last so far. |
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| The last time I saw him, he was married. |
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| I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that.... (archaic usage) |
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| resort |
| 1. n. A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment. |
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| 2. n. Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety). |
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| to have resort to violence |
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| 3. n. (obsolete) A place where one goes habitually; a haunt. |
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| 4. v. To have recourse (to), now especially from necessity or frustration. |
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