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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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