have recourse to something

have recourse to something
have recourse to something
to be able to use something for help; to be able to fall back on something. •

You will always have recourse to the money your grandfather left you.

You will not have recourse to that money until you are over 21 years of age.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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