Idiom: Backpedal
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backpedalMeanings
back + pedal
How to pronounce "backpedal":
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To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
To step backwards.
To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
Example Sentences
1
When confronted with the evidence, he quickly backpedaled on his earlier statements.
2
The politician tried to backpedal when his controversial statement received backlash from the public.
3
She initially agreed to help, but then backpedaled and backed out of the project at the last minute.
4
The company had to backpedal on their new product launch due to manufacturing issues.
5
After realizing the mistake in his argument, he attempted to backpedal and provide a different explanation.
