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beat a retreatTo leave hastily in the face of opposition.Rate it:

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swift retreatTo back off quickly/A place you can go to quickly to recover or escape from stress.Rate it:

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fall backTo retreat.Rate it:

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pull outTo withdraw; especially of military forces; to retreat.Rate it:

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draw backTo retreat from a position.Rate it:

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peel offTo separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.Rate it:

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battre la retraiteTo beat tattoo (or, the retreat.)Rate it:

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battre en retraiteTo retreat.Rate it:

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a seat of learningA retreat for scholars where learning is an end in itself, like the universities.Rate it:

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back on one's heelsIn a state of unease, surprise, or bewilderment, especially such that one's functioning or performance is detracted upon; Forced into a position of disadvantage, retreat, or poor performanceRate it:

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equitatus tutum receptum datthe cavalry covers the retreat.Rate it:

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fend offTo take defensive action, push against, veer away, avoid, steer away, retreat, tack, give strong vocal or signal warning.Rate it:

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give backTo recede; to retreat.Rate it:

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go into one's shellTo hide or retreat; to act defensivelyRate it:

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gradum sensim referreto retreat step by step.Rate it:

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Holy of HoliesOne's private retreat, inner sanctum.Rate it:

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peel awayTo separate off from the main body, to move off to one side; as in troop movements on a parade ground or an organized retreat, or columns in a procession.Rate it:

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Point of No ReturnCertain time or position after which it is impossible to retreat, change course or do somethingRate it:

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pull backTo retreatRate it:

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receptui canitur (B. G. 7. 47)the retreat is sounded.Rate it:

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roll backTo retreat.Rate it:

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shrink backTo back away or retreat; to abandon an effort.Rate it:

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shroudA covered place used as a retreat or shelter, as a cave or den; also, a vault or crypt.Rate it:

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signa receptui canuntthe retreat is sounded.Rate it:

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