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step back

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step back (from someone or something)
to move away from someone or something; to move back so as to provide space around someone or something. Please step back from the injured woman. Give her some air. Step back and give her some air.
See also: back, step
step back also take a step back
to pause in an activity, esp. to consider what to do next We need to step back and look at all our options.
See also: back, step
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He set it in front of him, and whilst he was looking at it attentively, such a thick smoke came out that he had to step back a pace or two.
The Arabian Nights by Lang, Andrew View in context
It would be better to shoot such rabble," and burst into loud laughter, so strange that Petya thought the French would immediately detect their disguise, and involuntarily took a step back from the campfire.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Her mother's pride in the girl's appearance led her to step back, like a painter from his easel, and survey her work as a whole.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas View in context
 
 
 
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