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hang back

Idiom Motivation

Meaning

to remain behind or hesitate to act

Example Sentences

"If you hang back, you might miss the opportunity."

Related Expressions

close the deal

to successfully finalize an agreement

kick the bucket

to die (informal)

table the discussion

to postpone discussing something until later

rest easy

to be free from worry or fear

be at the helm

to be in charge of or control something

jump the shark

when something begins to decline in quality or popularity