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Region: General | Usage example: The team activated plan B after the servers crashed

Plan B

Meaning

An alternative strategy

Usage

Used when preparing contingencies

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Military plans labeled alphabetically

Used in operations after WWII

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.