| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | temporary help |
| Synonyms: | expediency, expedient, last resort, pis aller, recourse, refuge, replacement, resort, resource, shift, stopgap, substitute |
| Antonyms: | permanent |
| Main Entry: | last resort |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | desperate remedy |
| Synonyms: | ace in the hole, card up one's sleeve, dernier ressort, last expedient, last hope, last resource, pis aller, recourse, resort, trump card |
| Main Entry: | mixed blessing |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | a good and bad situation |
| Synonyms: | doubtful advantage, pis aller, two-edged sword |