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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

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someone who takes time to understand or learn things

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an idea or invention created by someone

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to imitate or follow someone’s good example

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to praise oneself; to boast about one's achievements

talk over

to discuss something thoroughly

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to be eager or impatient to do something