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idiom
back and forth
changer d'opinions ou de décisions à plusieurs reprises
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
phrasal-verb
back away
reculer d'une chose effrayante
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
idiom
back away from
se retirer ou se retirer d'une situation
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
éviter de rejeter la faute sur les autres ou sur soi-même pendant un désaccord
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
choisir de ne pas détenir une position influente
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
phrasal-verb
back down
admettre que vous aviez tort et arrêter de discuter
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
se retirer d'une position ou d'une opinion sous la pression
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
se retirer d'une position ou d'une demande dans un conflit
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
se retirer ou céder une position après opposition
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
se soutenir et s'entraider
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
idiom
back into
se déplacer en arrière dans quelque chose sans intention
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
idiom
back off
s'éloigner ou cesser de faire pression sur quelqu'un
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
phrasal-verb
back off emotionally
cesser d'être trop agressif ou impliqué dans une dispute
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
cesser d'être impliqué dans une situation; se retirer d'une confrontation
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
se rétablir et être en bonne santé à nouveau
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
revenir sur le bon chemin ou 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
rétabli et en bonne santé à nouveau
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
se soutenir ou se défendre les uns les autres dans un groupe
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
soutenir ou défendre les actions ou opinions des autres personnes
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
se retirer d’un accord ou d’un engagement
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
idiom
back out of
se retirer d'un accord ou d'un engagement
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
se retirer d'un accord ou d'une promesse
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
se retirer d'un accord ou d'un engagement précédemment pris
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
soutenir ou défendre quelqu'un dans une équipe ou un argument
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.