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back-pedal vb -pedals, -pedalling, -pedalled US, -pedals -pedaling, -pedaled (intr)
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Cycle Racing) to turn the pedals of a bicycle backwards 2. to retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc 3. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) Boxing to take backward steps ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms back-pedal verb 1. backtrack, go back, reverse, reconsider, climb down, have second thoughts, change your mind, flip-flop (informal, chiefly U.S.), do a U-turn He appeared to back-pedal on that statement. Translations back-pedal [ˈbækˈpedl] VI (on bicycle) → pedalear hacia atrás (fig) → echarse atrás, dar marcha atrás back-pedal [ˌbækˈpɛd/əl] vi (on bicycle) → pedalare all'indietro (fig) → fare marcia indietro back-pedal [ˌbækˈpɛd/əl] vi (on bicycle) → pedalare all'indietro (fig) → fare marcia indietro How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But he was quickly put into back-pedal mode as Cro Cop essentially stalked his opponent, throwing heavy punches and left-leg kicks to Sanchez's head. If they point toward you--you change direction and back-pedal. staying down, doing your back-pedal, focusing on the ball,' Phinisee said. |
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