PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: TO FALL BACK

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On Phrasal Verb Friday The Daily Vitamin focuses on English phrasal verbs. Today we are examining the words FALL BACK. Click here for last week's Phrasal Verbs with FALL APART.

Phrasal Verb 1: to fall back

Definition: To retreat (This is mainly a military term.)

Example 1: The soldiers fell back after they saw the enemy.

There is also a three-word phrasal verb with "fall back":

Phrasal Verb 2: to fall back on

Definition: To rely on someone or something; to use another plan.

Example 2:  I can always fall back on my parents when I need a little extra money.

Example 3: If I do not get this new job, I still have my old job to fall back on.

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