be forced to back down

Frequency: 6.02.6 per million words

to have no choice but to withdraw your position or claim

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Examples (10)

  • The government was forced to back down from implementing these proposals.
  • After intense negotiations, the company was forced to back down on its initial demands.
  • He was eventually forced to back down when she presented irrefutable evidence.
  • Faced with a massive lawsuit, the corporation was forced to back down and issue a public apology.
  • If the protests continue, the mayor will be forced to back down on the new policy.
  • In a debate, a speaker is often forced to back down if their facts are successfully challenged.
  • She realized she would be forced to back down from her stubborn position to save the friendship.
  • The union was forced to back down after the company threatened to close the factory.
  • Under immense international pressure, the country was forced to back down from its aggressive military stance.
  • I didn't want to admit I was wrong, but I was forced to back down during the argument.