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back off from

Phrasal-verb Conflict

Meaning

to stop being involved in a situation; to retreat from confrontation

Example Sentences

"He decided to back off from the argument before it got worse."

Related Expressions

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to be emotionally affected by someone’s good act

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to recover emotionally or professionally after failure

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to stop working temporarily for rest or recovery

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to write something exactly as it is

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to hit something, especially another vehicle, violently

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to gradually feel more comfortable and happy in a situation