back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He refuses to back down during the argument.”
“Even though the manager pressured her to change her report, she refused to back down.”
“Despite the mounting pressure from his political rivals, the senator remained resolute and refused to back down from his proposed reforms.”
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.
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back office
The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.
Last updated August 10, 2026