avant la lettre »
An example of a term before the term was coined. Describing a term used anachronistically.
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avoir du pois lay »
Stealing brass weights off the counters of shops.
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back down »
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to.
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back in the day »
In the past; at one time, especially a time which is fondly remembered.
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back office »
The IT and infrastructure support services for a company, separate from the public face of the business.
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back out »
To withdraw from something one has promised to do.
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back to square one »
Located back at the start, as after a dead-end or failure.
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back up »
As a security measure.
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back up »
For the non-striker to take a few steps down the pitch, in preparation to taking a run, just as the bowler bowls the ball.
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back up »
So as to stop the ball, and prevent overthrows.
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back-assward »
Alternative form of bass-ackwards.
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back-asswards »
Alternative form of bass-ackwards.
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backassward »
Alternative form of bass-ackwards.
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backasswards »
Alternative form of bass-ackwards.
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backseat driver »
A passenger in a car who insists on giving the driver directions.
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