“take a step back”
To pause and consider a situation from a broader or more detached perspective before acting or deciding. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "take a step back" in the video clips below.
Hear how "take a step back" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Big Bang Theory, House Of Cards, The Office, Travelers, Young Sheldon and 5 more.
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YouTubeLex Fridman666K views · 2023-12-03
Lisa Randall: Dark Matter, Theoretical Physics, and Extinction Events | Lex Fridman Podcast #403
“Take a step back.”
I mean, I could just
think about something. … It's a little bit like
trying to stand three,
Play at 48:23
TV ShowBig Bang Theory
Big Bang Theory — S09E22
“Take a step back?”
Maybe we should
take a step back. … I'm not a young man anymore.
Play at 14:18
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TV ShowHouse Of Cards
House Of Cards — S01E01
“Take a step back.”
It's more than that. … Look at the bigger picture.
Play at 18:43
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TV ShowThe Office
The Office — S05E27
“take a step back.”
- Okay. Well, when the ball
comes at you, … It'll help you judge
where it's going.
Play at 15:40
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TV ShowTravelers
Travelers — S01E12
“Take a step back.”
It does. … Take a step back, MacLaren!
Play at 22:40
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TV ShowYoung Sheldon
Young Sheldon — S04E17
“take a step back.”
I think I need to, uh... … The Texan in me wants to say
get back on the horse.
Play at 3:13
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YouTubeMatt D'Avella282K views · 2021-05-17
The Truth About Being a YouTuber
“take a step back”
learned is that you have the ability to … to slow down we put these arbitrary
Play at 8:22
YouTubeGraham Stephan499K views · 2021-01-25
My Investing Plan For 2021
“take a step back”
just feel like it's the smart idea to … and reinvest my money elsewhere so i
Play at 6:09
YouTubeTigerBelly397K views · 2025-10-30
Matt McCusker & Bobby Gump are Twin Flames | TigerBelly 526
“take a step back.”
>> If I see a butt like that, I'm going to … >> Yeah. Feel insecure, dude.
Play at 30:48
YouTubeAfter Skool283K views · 2019-03-19
How To Work Less & Be More Productive - Tim Ferriss
“take a step back”
efficient but not effective so let me … so being efficient is getting very good
Play at 3:54