on (one's) back Idiom, Proverb

back at it

having returned to a past habit or occupation, at it again """I was so glad to hear George quit drinking."" ""Well, he's back at it."""

back down

yield, not challenge, not stand up to Ole won't back down from you. He's ready to fight.

back off

do not come closer, do not touch me Back off, you animal! Don't touch me!

back on one

return to good financial or physical health He is finally back on his feet after his company went out of business.

back on one's feet

physically healthy again My mother is back on her feet again after being sick with the flu for two weeks.

back on your feet

feeling better, recovered from an illness When you're back on your feet, we want you to return to work.

back out

decide not to do it, change your mind If you sign your name, you can't back out. You have to pay.

back teeth are floating

have to urinate, need to pee Please watch for a rest room. My back teeth are floating.

back to square one

back to where one started We were forced to go back to square one in our efforts to change the name of the company.

back to the drawing board

go back to start a project or idea from the beginning The boss doesn

on (one's) back

Constantly acrimonious one about something. Ugh, my mom is on my aback all the time about my grades, but I aloof accept no absorption in the classes I'm demography this semester.Learn more: back, on

on someone's back

Also, on someone's case. See beneath off someone's back. Learn more: back, on

on someone's back

If addition is on your back, they are criticizing you a lot or aggravating to actuate you to do something. The army aren't affectionate — as anon as you accomplish a aberration they're on your back. If they acquisition out you're weak, they're on your aback beeline away. Compare with get off someone's back.Learn more: back, on

on your back

in bed convalescent from an abrasion or illness.Learn more: back, on

on (someone's) back

Persistently acrimonious or advancement addition to do something.Learn more: back, on

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