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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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Sometimes you have to take a step back before moving forward.
Cricket: Harmy still hungry to lead attack by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
We are now going to take a step back and have a further meeting of the task group in about four weeks' time.
20 so far find work by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
When he did so, the two children appeared to take a step back but as he got closer both appeared to leap under the train
Death family warning by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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