Draw back
/drɔː ˈbæk/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To move away or step back from something because of fear or hesitation.
- When the dog barked, the child drew back in fright.
- She drew back when she saw the spider crawling toward her.
2. To decide not to do something because of concern or second thoughts.
- The investor decided to draw back from the deal at the last minute.
- He was going to propose but drew back when he saw she was unhappy.
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