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    step back

    US /stɛp bæk/

    ・

    UK /step bæk/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo move backwards; to move away from something.
    The crowd stepped back to give the performers more room.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo take a break from something; to gain perspective.
    Sometimes you need to step back and look at the bigger picture.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo reduce involvement or responsibility in something.
    The CEO decided to step back from day-to-day operations.

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    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • Pause and take a mental step back to see the situation objectively, as if you were a curious fly on the wall.

      Pause and take a mental step back to see the situation objectively, as if you were a curious fly on the wall.

    • Pause and take a mental step back

      Pause and take a mental step back

    A2

    Steve Nash : 3 Minute NBA Shooting Workout Secrets | Point Guard Skills Workout

    03:47Steve Nash : 3 Minute NBA Shooting Workout Secrets | Point Guard Skills Workout
    • If the defender recovers, I can step back and still get off a jump shot.

      If the defender recovers, I can step back and still get off a jump shot.

    • If the defender recovers, I can step back and still get off a jump shot.

      If the defender recovers, I can step back and still get off a jump shot.

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • What I really think we need to step back and talk about is the economic imperative here.

      What I really think we need to step back and talk about is the economic imperative here.

    • What I really think we need to step back and talk about is the economic imperative here.

      What I really think we need to step back and talk about is the economic imperative here.

    B1

    I Randomly Called People Until One Agreed To Go To Six Flags

    16:10I Randomly Called People Until One Agreed To Go To Six Flags
    • After spending most of my day calling random numbers, I decided to step back and rethink my approach for day two.

      After spending most of my day calling random numbers, I decided to step back and rethink my approach for day two.

    • After spending most of my day calling random numbers, I decided to step back and rethink my approach for day two.

      After spending most of my day calling random numbers, I decided to step back and rethink my approach for day two.

    A2

    How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us

    06:29How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us
    • As technology continues advancing and society continues to embrace the advancements, we must take a step back and be reflective.

      As technology continues advancing and society continues to embrace the advancements, we must take a step back and be reflective.

    • As technology continues advancing and society continues to embrace the advancements, we must take a step back and be reflective.

      As technology continues advancing and society continues to embrace the advancements, we must take a step back and be reflective.

    B1

    10 people die in military clashes along Thailand-Cambodia border | DW News

    10:5510 people die in military clashes along Thailand-Cambodia border | DW News
    • And if you want to take a step back for a moment, look at the bigger picture, you have here two key countries of ASEAN that were hoping together to, for instance, negotiate better trade deals with the U.S.

      And if you want to take a step back for a moment, look at the bigger picture, you have here two key countries of ASEAN that were hoping together to, for instance, negotiate better trade deals with the U.S.

    • And if you want to take a step back for a moment, look at the bigger picture, you have here two key countries of ASEAN that were hoping together to, for instance, negotiate better trade deals with the U.S.

      And if you want to take a step back for a moment, look at the bigger picture, you have here two key countries of ASEAN that were hoping together to, for instance, negotiate better trade deals with the U.S.

    B1

    How to Make Huevos Rancheros Especial Recipe | Hilah Cooking

    04:49How to Make Huevos Rancheros Especial Recipe |  Hilah Cooking
    • Do be careful because it will splatter, so just step back and let that simmer for a couple of minutes while we fry some corn tortillas in a little oil, just until they're crispy around the edges, but you still want them to be a little bit chewy.

      Do be careful because it will splatter, so just step back and let that simmer for a couple of minutes while we fry some corn tortillas in a little oil, just until they're crispy around the edges, but you still want them to be a little bit chewy.

    • Do be careful because it will splatter so just step back and let that simmer for a couple of minutes while we fry some corn tortillas in a little oil just until they're crispy around the edges but you still want them to be a little bit chewy.

      Do be careful because it will splatter so just step back and let that simmer for a couple of minutes while we fry some corn tortillas in a little oil just until they're crispy around the edges but you still want them to be a little bit chewy.

    B1

    HOW MY $100k FARM BUSINESS PLAN WORKED (real-time review)

    14:14HOW MY $100k FARM BUSINESS PLAN WORKED (real-time review)
    • And ultimately when I start to get these feelings, I do try to step back and pray about it and ask the Lord to give me wisdom in specific directions.

      And ultimately when I start to get these feelings, I do try to step back and pray about it and ask the Lord to give me wisdom in specific directions.

    • And ultimately, when I start to get these feelings, I do try to step back and pray about it and ask the Lord to give me wisdom and specific directions.

      And ultimately, when I start to get these feelings, I do try to step back and pray about it and ask the Lord to give me wisdom and specific directions.

    B1

    ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: 6 Ways to Double Your Savings THIS Month

    06:58ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: 6 Ways to Double Your Savings THIS Month
    • So before making any purchase, take a step back and honestly assess whether that thing's a true necessity.

      So before making any purchase, take a step back and honestly assess whether that thing's a true necessity.

    • So before making any purchase, take a step back and honestly assess whether that thing's a true necessity.

      So before making any purchase, take a step back and honestly assess whether that thing's a true necessity.

    A2

    what to do when you feel overwhelmed ?

    13:57what to do when you feel overwhelmed ?
    • Take a step back, go outside, get some fresh air, take a walk, take some deep breaths.

      Take a step back, go outside, get some fresh air, take a walk, take some deep breaths.

    • take a step back

      take a step back

    A2