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backpedal in Dutch

backpedal in Dutch is gas terugnemen — backpedal means to pedal backwards on a bicycle.

backpedal in Dutch

gas terugnemen

verb

(intransitive, idiomatic) To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

What does "backpedal" mean?

verb To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
verb To step backwards.
verb To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Dutch translations

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What is "backpedal" in Dutch?

"backpedal" in Dutch is gas terugnemen. backpedal means: To pedal backwards on a bicycle.

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