hang back

hang back(
hahng
 
bahk
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. quedarse atrás
Gina decided to hang back to have a private word with Tomas.Gina decidió quedarse atrás para hablar con Tomás en privado.
a. vacilar
Alfredo has never been the type to hang back when it comes to trying new ideas.Alfredo nunca ha sido uno para vacilar cuando se trata de probar nuevas ideas.
b. dudar
Don't hang back so much. You have the experience and the training to do this.No dudes tanto. Tienes la experiencia y el adiestramiento para hacer esto.
a. reservarse
"Don't hang back too much, or people will know the fight is fixed," said the promoter to the boxer."No te reserves demasiado, o el público sabrá que en la pelea hay tongo ", dijo el promotor al boxeador.
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