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Definition

A setback, downgrade, or deterioration.

A reversion to a former state or situation.

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In Context

  • "Switching to more frequent meetings was a step back for that team, which had too many meetings already."
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Opposite In Meaning

  • leg up
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See Also

  • double-end
  • double-ending
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Related Idioms

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turn a setback into a comeback

To use a difficult situation as an opportunity to learn and come back …

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one step forward, two steps back

A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developme…

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step on it

To act quickly.

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step up

To assume or take responsibility.

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step down

To resign or retire from an office or position of authority.

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step up to the plate

To initiate action; to assume or take a responsibility.
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