row back
The idiom "row back" is commonly used in the UK to describe the act of reversing or retracting a previously stated opinion or decision.
Definition
C1General
(informal, UK)To reverse or retract a previously stated opinion or decision.
Example
- After public outcry, the politician had to row back on his controversial statement.
- The company rowed back on its policy after receiving negative feedback from customers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "row back":
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