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User_gary Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Fall back upon, sustenance
Mishra revealed that many multiplexes warmed up to this initiative because not many big budget films are releasing during the period of the IPL.
'IPL has become a strong property. On top of that, no big budget film is releasing during this period. So, screening matches will be beneficial for the halls because no major film shows will be affected and they (theatres) will have something to fall back upon for sustenance,' he added.
Could you please explain to me the emboldened parts?
Though I know sustenance means "mental support".
Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20100301/914/ten-this-year-enjoy-ipl-matches-live-at.html
'IPL has become a strong property. On top of that, no big budget film is releasing during this period. So, screening matches will be beneficial for the halls because no major film shows will be affected and they (theatres) will have something to fall back upon for sustenance,' he added.
Could you please explain to me the emboldened parts?
Though I know sustenance means "mental support".
Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20100301/914/ten-this-year-enjoy-ipl-matches-live-at.html
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fall back upon = rely upon in adversity sustenance = income, money
- fall back upon = rely upon in adversity sustenance = income, money
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fall back upon = rely upon in adversity
sustenance = income, money
sustenance = income, money
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