bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The doctor used a machine to bring the patient back to life.”
“The paramedics worked quickly to bring the victim back to life after he collapsed on the street.”
“Through a combination of advanced medical technology and sheer persistence, the team managed to bring the critically injured climber back to life against all odds.”
From the phrase *bring to life* combined with the predicate adjective *back*, signifying a return to a previous state or condition.
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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 down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026