The phrasal verb "climb down" means to retreat or admit you were wrong. It is used when someone gives up their stance or idea after being challenged.
Phrasal Verb: "climb down" significa retractarse o admitir que uno se equivocaba. Se usa cuando alguien renuncia a su posición o idea después de ser desafiado.
| Phrasal Verb | climb down |
|---|---|
| Definition | to retreat or admit you were wrong |
| Examples | - He had to climb down when we looked up the information on the internet. - No. I'm not going to climb down. I'm right and you know it! |
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