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idiom
back and forth
意見や決定を繰り返し変更すること
Meaning
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
Example
We’ve been going **back and forth** about this issue for weeks.
phrasal-verb
back away
恐ろしいものから後ろに下がる
Meaning
to move backward from something frightening
Example
They **backed away** from the angry dog.
idiom
back away from
状況から退く、または撤退する
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
争いの中で他人や自分に責任を押し付けるのを避ける
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
影響力のあるポジションを保持しないことを選ぶ
Meaning
to choose not to hold an influential position
Example
Some activists **back away from power** to stay independent.
phrasal-verb
back down
自分が間違っていたと認めて議論をやめること
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
圧力で立場や意見から退く
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
紛争の中で立場や要求から撤退する
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
反対後に立場を撤回または譲歩する
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
お互いにサポートし合い助け合う
Meaning
to support and help one another
Example
In a good team, members always **back each other up**.
idiom
back into
意図せずに何かに後ろ向きに移動すること
Meaning
to move backwards into something unintentionally
Example
I nearly **backed into** the recycling bin while parking.
idiom
back off
誰かにプレッシャーをかけるのをやめる、または離れる
Meaning
to move away or stop pressuring someone
Example
Let’s **back off** and give them space to decide.
phrasal-verb
back off emotionally
議論に過度に攻撃的または関与することをやめる
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
状況に関与するのをやめること；対立から撤退すること
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
回復して再び健康になる
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
正しい道または計画に戻る
Meaning
to return to the right path or plan
Example
After some delays, our trip is **back on track**.
idiom
back on your feet
再び元気になる
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
グループ内でお互いに支援または防御すること
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
他の人々の行動や意見を支持または擁護する
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
合意や約束から撤回する
Meaning
to withdraw from an agreement or commitment
Example
They can’t **back out** after signing the contract.
idiom
back out of
合意やコミットメントから撤退する
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
契約や約束から撤退する
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
以前に結ばれた契約やコミットメントから撤退すること
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
チームや議論で誰かを支持するまたは守る
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.