Quaerereverum Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Back down, step back
Hello,
Dogs noticed other animals often backed down before the fight even began. Can I use step back as a synonym for back down?
Thank you very much.
Dogs noticed other animals often backed down before the fight even began. Can I use step back as a synonym for back down?
Thank you very much.
Top answer
Hi, No. If I back down , it means I retreat (figuratively or literally) in a cowardly manner. If I step back , it means more that I just move backwards to get more space.
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Hi,
No.
If I back down, it means I retreat (figuratively or literally) in a cowardly manner.
If I step back, it means more that I just move backwards to get more space. Maybe I am scared. Or maybe I want room to swing my
No.
If I back down, it means I retreat (figuratively or literally) in a cowardly manner.
If I step back, it means more that I just move backwards to get more space. Maybe I am scared. Or maybe I want room to swing my
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