back down
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To stop fighting or arguing about something and admit you won't get what you wanted.
"Despite the backlash, the principal refused to back down from the new school policy."
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The 2026 Nugget Technology Lucky Dip 🕊️
DankPods · 33:18
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UFC · 101:49
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UFC · 101:50
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CALL AN AMBULANCE, BUT NOT FOR ME 🚨
UFC · 101:54
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CALL AN AMBULANCE, BUT NOT FOR ME 🚨
UFC · 101:59
Back down.