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ESLPod_1250_WE_2170 Dealing With Bossy People The phrase "to back off," in this podcast, means to become less aggressive or assertive, to weaken one's position or influence, or to not try to have so much control: "We've been trying really hard to make the sale, but now it's time to back off and let the client decide what to do." The phrase "to back away" means to slowly move backward away from something because one is afraid of it: "If you see a bear in the forest, slowly back away." Finally, the phrase "to back out" means to change one's mind and no longer want to do or participate in something: "They made an offer to buy a house, but the very next day, they backed out."

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ESLPod 1250 back off Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_1250_WE_2170
Episode Id	ESLPod 1250
Episode Title	Dealing With Bossy People
Phrase	back off
Text	The phrase "to back off," in this podcast, means to become less aggressive or assertive, to weaken one's position or influence, or to not try to have so much control: "We've been trying really hard to make the sale, but now it's time to back off and let the client decide what to do." The phrase "to back away" means to slowly move backward away from something because one is afraid of it: "If you see a bear in the forest, slowly back away." Finally, the phrase "to back out" means to change one's mind and no longer want to do or participate in something: "They made an offer to buy a house, but the very next day, they backed out."
Topics	Relationships + Family

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