take it back
Withdraw your words
To take something back is to retract a statement or withdraw an offer.
You might take back hurtful words after an argument: I'm sorry—I take it back.
The phrase can also mean returning something to its origin: Take it back to the store if it doesn't fit.
In relationships, to take someone back is to reconcile after a separation.
- retractWithdraw something said
- apologizeAcknowledge a fault
- I was wrongAcknowledging prior error
- undoReverse a prior action
- regretSorrow over past actions
reclaim · withdraw · reverse · unsay · foot in mouth · return · refund · exchange · receipt · store · return policy · buyer's remorse · sorry · words · forgive · rewind · erase · swallow
- snap out of itsnap out of it, get a grip, get it together, shake it off, wake up
- fighting wordsfight me, bring it, square up, throw hands, step outside
- idiomstime flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg
take it backstand firm
Refuse to retreat
stick to it · double down · maintain · reaffirm · stand one's ground
take it backleave it alone
follow through · see it through · proceed · continue · press on
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