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idiom
back and forth
cambiar de opiniones o decisiones repetidamente
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
phrasal-verb
back away
moverse hacia atrás de algo aterrador
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
idiom
back away from
retroceder o alejarse de una situación
Meaning
to retreat or withdraw from a situation
Example
He chose to **back away from** the argument before it escalated.
phrasal-verb
back away from blame
evitar poner culpa en otros o uno mismo durante una discusión
Meaning
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagreement
Example
It’s wise to **back away from blame** and focus on solutions.
phrasal-verb
back away from power
elegir no tener una posición influyente
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
phrasal-verb
back down
admitir que estabas equivocado y dejar de discutir
Meaning
to admit you were wrong and stop arguing
Example
She refused to **back down** even after realizing her mistake.
phrasal-verb
back down from
retirarse de una posición o opinión debido a la presión
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or opinion due to pressure
Example
He never **backs down from** what he believes in.
phrasal-verb
back down from demands
retirarse de una posición o demanda en un conflicto
Meaning
to withdraw from a position or demand in a conflict
Example
The union refused to **back down from demands** for higher wages.
phrasal-verb
back down on
retirarse o ceder una posición después de oposición
Meaning
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
Example
The government refused to **back down on** its stance regarding foreign aid.
idiom
back each other up
apoyarse y ayudarse mutuamente
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
idiom
back into
moverse hacia atrás a algo sin intención
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
idiom
back off
alejarse o dejar de presionar a alguien
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
phrasal-verb
back off emotionally
dejar de ser demasiado agresivo o involucrado en una discusión
Meaning
to stop being overly aggressive or involved in an argument
Example
He decided to **back off emotionally** to avoid further conflict.
phrasal-verb
back off from
dejar de involucrarse en una situación; retirarse de una confrontación
Meaning
to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation
Example
He decided to **back off from** the argument before it got worse.
idiom
back on one’s feet
recuperarse y estar saludable nuevamente
Meaning
to recover and be healthy again
Example
After a few days of rest, he’s finally **back on his feet**.
idiom
back on track
volver al camino correcto o plan
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
idiom
back on your feet
recuperado y saludable de nuevo
Meaning
recovered and healthy again
Example
It’s good to see you **back on your feet** after the flu.
phrasal-verb
back one another up
apoyarse o defenderse mutuamente en un grupo
Meaning
to support or defend each other in a group
Example
In our team, we always **back one another up** during challenges.
phrasal-verb
back others up
apoyar o defender las acciones o opiniones de otras personas
Meaning
to support or defend other people’s actions or opinions
Example
A responsible leader always **backs others up** when they take initiative.
idiom
back out
retirarse de un acuerdo o compromiso
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
idiom
back out of
retirarse de un acuerdo o compromiso
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
He **backed out of** the trip at the last minute.
phrasal-verb
back out of agreement
retirarse de un acuerdo o promesa
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or promise
Example
The government suddenly **backed out of agreement** with its allies.
phrasal-verb
back out of an agreement
retirarse de un acuerdo o compromiso previamente hecho
Meaning
to withdraw from a deal or commitment that was previously made
Example
The country decided to **back out of an agreement** citing national interest.
phrasal-verb
back someone up
apoyar o defender a alguien en un equipo o argumento
Meaning
to support or defend someone in a team or argument
Example
During the debate, my teammates **backed me up** when I presented my point.