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take a step back
Verb
figuratively
Japanese Meaning
状況を客観的に見るため、一時的に距離を置いて考えること。 / そのまま進むのではなく、一旦行動を中止して全体を見直すこと。 / 物事を冷静に判断するために、感情や慣習から退いて俯瞰的に考えること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ past ）
（ participle past ）
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(figuratively) To withdraw temporarily from a situation in order to evaluate it; to cease one's course of action and take a moment to reflect on it; to try and gain some perspective.
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take a step back
When negotiations became heated, she decided to take a step back and reassess our goals.
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When negotiations became heated, she decided to take a step back and reassess our goals.
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