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Definition of take backwater
take backwater
verb - intransitive
- To abandon an opinion or attitude after being confronted with opposition or disagreement.
"The commissioner took backwater a day later, when several angry constituents appeared at the public meeting."Last edited on Aug 09 2011. Submitted by Anonymous from Eastern, KY 41640, USA on Aug 09 2011.
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| Definitions include: "Chill, don't worry about it." | |
| Definitions include: a second look. | |
| Definitions include: compromise. | |
| Definitions include: "Both people involved in a bad situation are to be blamed." | |
| Definitions include: to beat severely, or defeat severely. | |
| Definitions include: taking bribes. | |
| Definitions include: the result of someone taking the piss. | |
| Definitions include: to rob or extort. | |
| Definitions include: to have to go take a shit. | |
| Definitions include: to mistreat. | |
| Definitions include: to get something to eat. | |
| Definitions include: to take a look. | |
| Definitions include: taking a chance on something. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate. | |
| Definitions include: he needs to relax. | |
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