English Explanatory Dictionary

have two strings to one's bow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To have another means or expedient kept in reserve in case the current one fails.

Word forms

have two strings to one's bow has two strings to one's bow having two strings to one's bow had two strings to one's bow

Related words

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