step back
Intermediate (B1)neutral
Move backwards, or stop for a moment and think about the bigger picture.
"She stepped back when the dog ran towards her."
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We Raced to Every Train Station in Taiwan
Jet Lag: The Game · 28:02
Step back, step back.

These people walk towards mining disasters.
Tom Scott · 17:02
Step back.

This Game Got SO HEATED We Had To SEPARATE THEM... Lamar Peters vs Toronto's BIGGEST Trash Talker
Ballislife · 9:05
Step back.

Sheldon Cooper Moments That Made Season 9 Unforgettable
The Big Bang Theory · 4:57
Step back.

Lamar Peters vs Zae 1v1… Clash Of The TITANS | Judgment Day
Off The Dribble · 17:27
Step back.