talk back
To reply impertinently or rudely; to answer in a cheeky or rude manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Do not talk back to your parents.”
“The teacher sent the student to the office because he continued to talk back during the lesson.”
“Despite the strict rules of the academy, the rebellious student could not resist the urge to talk back whenever the headmaster questioned his behavior.”
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all talk and no cider
All talk and no results.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026