get back on the horse that bucked one

all the way to Egery and back

The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

as best one can

In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

as far as one knows

To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

back down

To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.

back forty

The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.

back gammon player

A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.

back in the game

Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

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.