Daily Phrasal Verb: back off

Phrasal Verb: back off

Definition: not follow a threat

Examples:

  • The dog growled and showed his teeth, so I backed off.
  • The two girls were almost going to get into a fight until one of them backed off.
  • He put his hand up as a signal for me to back off.

Para practicar este phrasal verb te sugerimos que hagas algunas frases, las puedes publicar en los comentarios para que otros alumnos las comenten.

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