Essential Phrasal Verbs & Idioms (w/ "back")

Question 1

Please back _____ from the accident.

I need you to back ______ now.

Answer 1

back away - move back and away from something/someone

Question 2

I backed ______ because he was too scary.

Answer 2

back down - not try anymore; give in; let other person win

Question 3

I promised to go to the city tonight. However, I’m tired.
I’m going to back _____ of going to the city tonight.
I can’t believe you backed _____ of our thing last night!
A person who backs ____ a lot is called a flaky person.

Answer 3

back out - don’t want to do it anymore; change your mind from a commitment made before

Question 4

Can you please back ____ a little? You are blocking my car.

I need to back ____ the files in my computer before I repair it.

Answer 4

back up - reverse your car

save computer files

Question 5

(Make a new plan so that we can try again)

Let’s ___ back ____ the _____ board.

Answer 5

Let’s go back to the drawing board - make another plan and try again

Question 6

(someone who gives money to support your business)

I have a few ______ that would provide $5 million if I need it.

Answer 6

backers (n.)

Question 7

(Support)

Could we rely on the _________ of your organization?

Answer 7

backing (n.)