| Word | have a second string to your bow |
|---|---|
| Description | have an alternative resource that you can make use of if the first one fails – British This is a metaphor from archery. Related expressions include have several strings to your bow and add another string to your bow. Second string can also be used on its own to mean simply an alternative resource or course of action. have an alternative resource that you can make use of if the first one fails – British This is a metaphor from arc |
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