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back someone up

Phrasal-verb Support

Meaning

to support or defend someone in a team or argument

Example Sentences

"During the debate, my teammates backed me up when I presented my point."

Related Expressions

gear up for

to prepare mentally and physically for a challenge or task

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to cancel something

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to restore harmony or fix a mistake with someone

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to return to a place where you lived before

phase out subsidies

to gradually stop providing financial support or benefits

pull in investment

to attract investors or funds