plan B

or Plan B

noun

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

Origin of plan B

First recorded in 1975–80; from the assumption that the original plan is ‘plan A’

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Related Words for plan b

contingency, alternative, backup, substitute

Examples from the Web for plan b

Contemporary Examples of plan b

Plan-B One Step contains the same active ingredient in the same concentration as Norlevo.
Why Plan B Might Not Work for Women Over 176 Pounds
Kent Sepkowitz
November 26, 2013