“back down”
To withdraw from a position, argument, or confrontation, especially under pressure. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "back down" in the video clips below.
Hear how "back down" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: 8 Mile, Walking Dead, Yellowstone, Fox News, The Royal Institution and 4 more.
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YouTubeFox News992K views · 2026-03-23
GLOBAL CONCERN: Iran’s long-range missile reach raises new security fears
“BACK DOWN.”
AIR PRESSURE THAT IT DISSENTS … AT THIS POINT IS LOCKED ONTO THE
Play at 6:59
Movie8 Mile
8 Mile
“Back down!”
You little bitch! … Cheddar's in the hospital and you fight about this?
Play at 50:30
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TV ShowWalking Dead
Walking Dead — S11E22
“Back down!”
- Hey!
- Get off of him! … Know your place, prisoner!
Play at 3:21
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TV ShowYellowstone
Yellowstone — S04E02
“Back down.”
Great. … Up.
Play at 23:36
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YouTubeThe Royal Institution574K views · 2023-10-19
High-voltage physics - with David Ricketts
“Back down.”
There we go. Did you see it? … Now that it's flashing,
Play at 16:45
YouTubeFRONTLINE PBS | Official518K views · 2020-04-02
NRA Under Fire (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
“back down."”
kids, but we are not going to … (siren blaring in distance)
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YouTubeIMPAULSIVE1.6M views · 2020-02-25
Gigi Hadid and Pewdiepie Roast Jake Paul - IMPAULSIVE EP. 161
“back down.”
he made it up to space and on his way … He didn't make it up to space.
Play at 40:17
YouTubeTask & Purpose2.9M views · 2021-02-26
How one soldier wiped an entire enemy squad in Fallujah
“back down”
we will not be intimidated we will not … we've seen war we don't want war
Play at 7:06
YouTubeTrash Taste387K views · 2026-01-09
The Apocalypse Episode | Trash Taste #290
“back down.”
you're like you go up for it and fall … >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.
Play at 1:04:13
YouTubeFRONTLINE PBS | Official124K views · 2025-12-03
Inside the Politics of America’s Gun Debate | Gunned Down (full documentary) | FRONTLINE
“back down.”
the the kids, but we are not going to … >> In New Town, once again, out of grief,
Play at 39:08