Example: Va decidir no fer-se enrere malgrat les dificultats.
Definition
"Fer-se enrere" means to withdraw or back down from a decision or position, especially when facing difficulties or challenges. It describes the act of retreating or reversing a commitment, often implying hesitation or reconsideration.
Translations
To back out
Echarse atrás
Terugkrabbelen
Faire marche arrière
Einen Rückzieher machen
Etymology
The phrase "fer-se enrere" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means 'to do' or 'to make,' and "enrere" means 'back' or 'behind.' Together, they literally translate as 'make oneself back,' capturing the idea of stepping back or withdrawing. Did you know this phrase vividly conveys the physical act of stepping backward, metaphorically used for changing one's stance?
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To back out