二に段だん構がまえ

noun

two-stage plan; fallback plan; alternative up one's sleeve

Describes a strategy prepared in two steps, or having a backup plan ready. Often used in business, politics, or negotiations.

• 交こう渉しょうが決けつ裂れつした場ば合あいに備そなえて、二に段だん構がまえの戦せん略りゃくを用よう意いしている。

  We have a two-stage strategy ready in case the negotiations break down.

• 彼かれはいつも二に段だん構がまえで物もの事ごとを考かんがえる。

  He always thinks with a backup plan in mind.