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walk back

verb

Definitions

  1. To withdraw or backpedal on a statement or promise.

    • That seemed comforting — but then the president over the weekend walked back his promise.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see walk, back.

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