Claw back
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Context
Used in financial situations when money must be returned due to errors, contract terms, or fraud.
The IRS will claw back the tax refund if they find a discrepancy.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies difficulty or reluctance in returning money, like forcefully taking back.
She had to claw back her investment from the dubious scheme.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Implications
May involve legal action to reverse transactions or enforce the return of funds.
The court ordered him to claw back the embezzled funds.
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