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Phrasal-verb Politics

Meaning

to reverse or withdraw from an earlier statement or promise

Example Sentences

"The spokesperson backtracked on the claim once the data was checked."

Related Expressions

feed up

to give food to someone or something

pass on

to convey information to someone else

get into shape

to become physically fit and healthy through exercise

tune inward

to focus attention on your inner feelings or thoughts

buckle under

to give in or collapse under pressure

ground yourself

to stay connected with reality and remain calm