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：2025/11/20
back down
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
対立の状況において、以前よりも攻撃的でない立場に引き下がること / 約束や立場から撤退すること
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to. / (idiomatic) To withdraw from a commitment or position.
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back down
Despite the mounting criticism, she refused to back down and continued to defend her proposal.
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Despite the mounting criticism, she refused to back down and continued to defend her proposal.
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