Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
petition; instance of asking for something; something that is asked for; object of a petition
substitute
fizzle
request
concern
TOEIC practice test: Interactive word games: Free Online Noun Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

diffrence between "back down" and "back over"



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
What's the difference between actually and certainly? | Reference vs. background?
Listening exercises
Message
Author
diffrence between "back down" and "back over" #1 (permalink) Tue Mar 27, 2007 23:13 pm   diffrence between "back down" and "back over"
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #165 "Phrasal Verbs (A to B)", question 4

Lenny didn't ......... when his superior reprimanded him.

(a) back up
(b) back down
(c) back over

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #165 "Phrasal Verbs (A to B)", answer 4

Lenny didn't back down when his superior reprimanded him.

Correct answer: (b) back down

Your answer was: incorrect
Lenny didn't back over when his superior reprimanded him.
_________________________

What is the diffrents between " back down " and " back over "

Thanks,
Asia
Asia
Guest





diffrence between "back down" and "back over" #2 (permalink) Tue Mar 27, 2007 23:41 pm   diffrence between "back down" and "back over"
 

back down phrasal verb
to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated:
Eventually, Roberto backed down and apologized.
Local residents have forced the local council to back down from/on its plans to build a nightclub in their street.


(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

Back over: I'm not sure there is such a verb.
Conchita
Language Coach


Joined: 26 Dec 2005
Posts: 2826
Location: Madrid, Spain

English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsSign up for FREE and explore English! Click to subscribe to email English courseWhat do you know about the progressive forms?Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!
diffrence between "back down" and "back over" #3 (permalink) Wed Mar 28, 2007 13:44 pm   diffrence between "back down" and "back over"
 

One way I can think of that 'back over' could possibly be used is when 'back' means 'drive your car in reverse' or 'walk backwards' and you then go over something:
Since he couldn't turn his car around, he had to back over the narrow bridge.
Yankee
I'm a Communicator ;-)


Joined: 16 Apr 2006
Posts: 8265
Location: USA

Display posts from previous:   
What's the difference between actually and certainly? | Reference vs. background?
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) diffrence between "back down" and "back over" All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
meaning of "lying thief"'stick by him' vs 'stick from him'make an effort vs. make a startoriginal meaning of the idiom "as thick as thieves"dinner on Christmas vs. dinner in Christmasmeaning of daftIdiom: "got fed up to the back teeth with"What does the stomach really mean in this one?What does it mean to 'extend one's house'?What's the meaning of the word "oar"?Why is "clock didn't go off"?What does "in due course" mean? Is it an idiom?what is the meaning of peak?meaning of the expression "long live the underworld"What does "cache" mean?What does "synthetic lease" mean?What does "leaving a message" mean?Mounting fears among governmentsdiffrence between "back down" and "back over"

Discover English-test.net
Kaplan GRE CDI have never been to see that film at the local cinemaTeacher in English VERSUS Teacher of EnglishI very like vs. I like very muchHello, My name is FeixueGRE vocab test: Increase Vocabulary: English VerbsGRE vocabulary test: Word find games: Free Online Verb QuizMeaning of profane, exalt, reconcile, cozen, prodLearning to speak German: Pimsleur German PlusFree EFL Quiz Online: Basic English ExpressionsBusiness word list: Top 10 online marketing predictions for 2007Monty Python's Flying Circus: Buying a Bed audiobook download

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail