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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

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to prevent from increasing or growing

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to start working seriously after being distracted

stay ahead

to continue to be more successful or advanced than others

drive forward

to make progress with determination and energy

bounce back emotionally

to recover emotionally from a difficult experience