Take back
verb
To admit that something you said or did was wrong.
I was wrong to accuse him of cheating, and I should take back what I said.
Often appears as...
- take back a claim
- take back an accusation
verb
To reclaim possession of something.
After the divorce, she decided to take back all the things she had given him.
Often appears as...
- take back a gift
- take back a loaned item
verb
To accept someone again after they have been rejected.
Even after all he has done, I still love him and am ready to take him back.
Often appears as...
- take back an ex
- take back a friend
verb
To remind one of a past time or era.
Visiting my childhood neighborhood really takes me back.
Often appears as...
- take back to childhood
- take back to past years
verb
To admit that something you said or did was wrong.
I was wrong to accuse him of cheating, and I should take back what I said.
Often appears as...
- take back a claim
- take back an accusation
verb
To reclaim possession of something.
After the divorce, she decided to take back all the things she had given him.
Often appears as...
- take back a gift
- take back a loaned item
verb
To accept someone again after they have been rejected.
Even after all he has done, I still love him and am ready to take him back.
Often appears as...
- take back an ex
- take back a friend
verb
To remind one of a past time or era.
Visiting my childhood neighborhood really takes me back.
Often appears as...
- take back to childhood
- take back to past years
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Apology Required
Use 'take back' when you want to apologize and show you regret saying something.
I take back my earlier comments; I spoke out of turn.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotion
'Take back' implies strong emotions such as embarrassment or guilt related to what was said.
I take back my words; they were hurtful and I'm deeply sorry.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Correction
Saying 'take back' in public can show a willingness to correct oneself openly.
In today's meeting, I need to take back my previous statement.
Pro Tip 1/3Apology Required
Use 'take back' when you want to apologize and show you regret saying something.
I take back my earlier comments; I spoke out of turn.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotion
'Take back' implies strong emotions such as embarrassment or guilt related to what was said.
I take back my words; they were hurtful and I'm deeply sorry.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Correction
Saying 'take back' in public can show a willingness to correct oneself openly.
In today's meeting, I need to take back my previous statement.
Pro Tip 1/3Apology Required
Use 'take back' when you want to apologize and show you regret saying something.
I take back my earlier comments; I spoke out of turn.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Emotion
'Take back' implies strong emotions such as embarrassment or guilt related to what was said.
I take back my words; they were hurtful and I'm deeply sorry.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Correction
Saying 'take back' in public can show a willingness to correct oneself openly.
In today's meeting, I need to take back my previous statement.
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