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back down

Phrasal verb · B2

back down

Meaning

To stop demanding something or admit you were wrong.

Example

Neither side would back down during the negotiation.

When to use it

Conflict contexts: "refuse to back down".

Upper intermediate (B2): sounds natural and fluent.

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