plan B

American  

Or Plan B

noun

1. a strategy or plan to be implemented if the original one proves impracticable or unsuccessful.

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Etymology

Origin of plan B

First recorded in 1975–80; from the assumption that the original plan is “plan A”

Example Sentences

“With a $5,000 deductible, do you have an emergency fund of two times that to deal with a new place, replacements and clean up? If there was a fire, same question, but different insurance fine print. Have a good Plan B.”

From MarketWatch

The charity has a No Plan B for MenB campaign, aiming to introduce an adolescent booster by 2030 and make the vaccine more affordable on the high street.

From BBC

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen vowed that the loan would be delivered "one way or the other", while Macron said there would be "no plan B" for the funds, because "plan A must be implemented".

From BBC

"There's no bridging solutions or Plan B. There's only one plan, and that's Plan A," they said.

From Barron's

The U.S. is starting to roll out its “Plan B” tariff strategy.

From Barron's

Related Words

• contingency