Example: Va decidir no fer-se enrere malgrat les dificultats.
Definition
"Fer-se enrere" means to retreat or withdraw from a situation, decision, or commitment, especially after initially agreeing or moving forward. It often implies reversing one's stance or backing out despite previous intentions, as in choosing not to proceed due to difficulties.
Translations
To back down
Echarse atrás
Terugkrabbelen
Faire marche arrière
Zurückrudern
Etymology
The Catalan phrase "fer-se enrere" literally translates to 'make oneself backward.' "Fer" means 'to make' or 'to do,' and "enrere" means 'back' or 'behind.' This expression metaphorically conveys stepping back or retreating from a position or decision.
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To back down