Phrasal verbs with 'BACK'

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back down (from something) / back down (on something)
— phrasal verb with back verb [I ] C1 (US also back off) ● in US English, both "back down from" and "back down on" are used, but "back down from" is more common when describing withdrawing from a specific, strong stance or demand
After hours of arguing, he finally backed down and agreed to the new terms. | 2. The company refused to back down from its decision despite public criticism. | 3. She never backs down from a challenge, no matter how difficult it is.
start learning 		back down (from something) / back down ( ?
ustąpić, dać za wygraną, odpuścić (coś)
to withdraw from a position, demand, or confrontation — often due to pressure, opposition, or realization that one was wrong
Po godzinach sporu w końcu ustąpił i zgodził się na nowe warunki. | 2. Firma odmówiła wycofania się ze swojej decyzji pomimo krytyki publicznej. | 3. Nigdy nie cofa się przed wyzwaniami, bez względu na to, jak trudne by one nie były.
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