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    [Noun]  | "fall*back" | \ ˈfȯl-ˌbak \


    1: something on which one can fall back : reserve —often used attributively

    2: a falling back : retreat

    3: something that falls back

    Origin: 1830 ;

    [Verb]  | "fall back" 


    1: retreat, recede

    Origin: 1607 ;

    [Verb]  | "fall back" 


    1: to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable);


      * e.g., " ... resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back "




    [Phrase]  | "fall back on" 


    1: to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage;


      * e.g., " ... If your teaching career doesn't work out, you always have your baking skills to fall back on. "



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     [ "fall back" ]

    1: chill out, relax, stop trippin

      * e.g.,  ... Fall back with that cussin 

     [ "fall back" ]

    1: To stop talking to a female/male for a bit because things are moving too fast or you're catching feelings too quickly and you need a break to give each other space To just chill out from that person with no contact

      * e.g.,  ... Girl: hey tomorrow do you want to go to the movies? I know 

     [ "fall back" ]

    1: you need to chill get out of my shit

      * e.g.,  ... It's a dude all in your face tryin to get your # or somthin so you gotta be like"yo fall back son" 

     [ "fall back" ]

    1: An agressive term refering to someone that is acting up. Someone that needs to calm down, back off, or step off.

      * e.g.,  ... Tom "Yo son, where the fuk is my money?" Peter replies " What fam, you pressin me? YO FALL back!! FALL BACK!!" 

     [ "fall back" ]

    1: To leave a potentially violent situation before it gets out of hand

      * e.g.,  ... John: Yo I cant believe that fool trying to play me like I'm a sucker. 

     [ "fall back" ]

    1: having someone that you would date if you're current relationship fails.

      * e.g.,  ... If Tess ever dumps me, I would probably go out with my fall back, Megan. 

     [ "Falling Back" ]

    1: (Verb) To slowly stop caring about someone or something. To become void of emotions towards a certain figure.

      * e.g.,  ... Girl 1: He wont respond to my text messages what should i do? 

     [ "Fall Back" ]

    1: To stop caring.

      * e.g.,  ... Lexi - Look at these messages between ____ & ______. 

     [ "Fall Back" ]

    2: To leave someone alone.

      * e.g.,  ... Samantha - Damn you should just fall back. 

     [ "Fall Back" ]

    3: To let someone do them.

     [ "Fall Back" ]

    1: To loose feelings or to give up in a sense

      * e.g.,  ... Becky: "I caught Jim texting amber I think it's time to fall back" 

     [ "fall back on" ]

    1: to depend on something after a loss or failure

      * e.g.,  ... The family has no savings to fall back on. I fell back on skills I had learned years ago when I had to earn a living for myself. 

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