failing that

== English == === Alternative forms === failing this === Etymology === A nominative absolute; "if that is failing/missing". === Adverb === failing that If that condition is not met, otherwise, or else. ==== Translations ==== ==== Further reading ==== “failing that”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present. “failing that”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. “failing that this” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.