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back down on

back down on (bak daun on)

Phrasal-verb Politics

Signification

to withdraw or concede a position after opposition

se retirer ou céder une position après opposition (se retirer ou ceder une position apres opposition)

Phrases d'exemple

"The government refused to back down on its stance regarding foreign aid."

"Le gouvernement a refusé de reculer sur sa position concernant l'aide étrangère." (Le gouvernement a refuse de reculer sur sa position concernant l'aide etrangere)

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to suddenly express anger or frustration

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