Throw back on
verb
To rely on or turn to someone or something for help or support.
After losing her job, she had to throw back on her savings to manage her expenses.
Often appears as...
- throw back on oneself
- throw back on resources
verb
To trace back or attribute something to an earlier condition or source.
The modern design of the building can be thrown back on the architect's early studies of ancient Roman architecture.
Often appears as...
- throw back on history
- throw back on origin
verb
To rely on or turn to someone or something for help or support.
After losing her job, she had to throw back on her savings to manage her expenses.
Often appears as...
- throw back on oneself
- throw back on resources
verb
To trace back or attribute something to an earlier condition or source.
The modern design of the building can be thrown back on the architect's early studies of ancient Roman architecture.
Often appears as...
- throw back on history
- throw back on origin
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Support
Used when someone must depend on something else because other options have failed or are unavailable.
With no jobs available, he had to throw back on his family's help.
Pro Tip 2/3Last Resort
It implies using a final available option when in a challenging situation.
Stranded in the airport, she had to throw back on her limited knowledge of French to communicate.
Pro Tip 3/3Under Pressure
Often indicates a person is under stress or in a difficult position when seeking help.
When the project failed, the team had to throw back on their mentor's expertise.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Support
Used when someone must depend on something else because other options have failed or are unavailable.
With no jobs available, he had to throw back on his family's help.
Pro Tip 2/3Last Resort
It implies using a final available option when in a challenging situation.
Stranded in the airport, she had to throw back on her limited knowledge of French to communicate.
Pro Tip 3/3Under Pressure
Often indicates a person is under stress or in a difficult position when seeking help.
When the project failed, the team had to throw back on their mentor's expertise.
Pro Tip 1/3Seeking Support
Used when someone must depend on something else because other options have failed or are unavailable.
With no jobs available, he had to throw back on his family's help.
Pro Tip 2/3Last Resort
It implies using a final available option when in a challenging situation.
Stranded in the airport, she had to throw back on her limited knowledge of French to communicate.
Pro Tip 3/3Under Pressure
Often indicates a person is under stress or in a difficult position when seeking help.
When the project failed, the team had to throw back on their mentor's expertise.
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