sag back

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

to lean or droop backwards, often into a seat

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Examples (10)

  • Martin sighed and sagged back in his chair.
  • After a long day, she just wanted to sag back onto the sofa.
  • He felt his shoulders sag back in defeat.
  • The exhausted runner sagged back against the wall.
  • Don't just sag back; sit up straight!
  • As soon as he heard the news, his whole body seemed to sag back.
  • She would often sag back into her grandmother's embrace.
  • The old man slowly sagged back onto the park bench.
  • If you feel faint, try to sag back into a sitting position.
  • The weary traveler sagged back, closing his eyes.