Phrasal Verbs Part 10

Back away

Meaning: to move backward away from something or someone

Memory Tip: This means they went backward, away from the spot.
And, for short, backed away

Usage: They backed away from the accident spot when the police asked.

Back out

Meaning: to decide not to do something that you had said you would do

Memory Tip: ‘Out’ sounds like leaving something you
were already in, a part of

Usage: They backed out of the deal.

Back down

Meaning: to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated

Memory Tip: Back down sounds similar to sit down; In ancient times,
people sit down and bow to admit defeat

Usage: He showed wisdom by backing down.

Bank on

Meaning: To base your hopes on something/someone

Memory Tip: Bank on sounds similar to “bank loan” –
a hope for people in financial difficulty
Bank se loan ke liye apply kiya hai, time par paise de denge

Usage: I’m banking on you with this project.

1. Back out
2. Back down
3. Back away

• retreat (an act of moving back)
• withdraw one’s position in an argument
• fail to keep a promise

1. Back out
2. Back down
3. Back away

• fail to keep a promise
• withdraw one’s position in an argument
• retreat (an act of moving back)