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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devil is in the details »
The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
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double back »
To retrace one's steps; to go back where one has already gone.
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down to the short strokes »
In the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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drop back »
Of a quarterback or other player in the backfield, to take a number of steps back from the line of scrimmage immediately after the snap or hike of the ball, to avoid defenders.
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follow in someone's footsteps »
To follow the same path as someone.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind »
Words spoken by Neil Armstrong when taking the first steps on the moon.
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one step forward, two steps back »
A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments.
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rebrousser chemin »
To retrace one's steps, to turn back.
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short strokes »
The final steps of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.
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turn back »
To reverse one's direction and retrace one's steps.
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