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back down on

Phrasal-verb Politics

Meaning

to withdraw or concede a position after opposition

Example Sentences

"The government refused to back down on its stance regarding foreign aid."

Related Expressions

emerge from

to come out of or develop from something

burst out

to suddenly start laughing or crying due to surprise or emot...

agree with

to have the same opinion as someone else

brainstorm our way out

to think of ideas together until a problem is solved

roll out

to launch or introduce a new product or service

a political hot potato

a controversial or sensitive political issue