back down (give up a claim; stop arguing for something) The battle seems to continue because neither side is willing to back down. All workers demand a pay increase, and they refuse to back down so far. – English Vocabulary
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add up [phrasal verb] (calculate to find the total) Let’s add up the money we earn daily. We teach children how to read, write, and add up. (come to the correct total or amount) Four and three add up to seven. These sums don’t add up. We had …
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add to [phrasal verb] (to make the price or amount of something increase) Do not try to fix it, or you’ll only add to the cost of repairs. The part-time job will surely add to my savings this year. add to [phrasal verb] (to make a feeling or …
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answer to [phrasal verb] (have to explain your actions to someone) When you are working for yourself, you don’t have to answer to anyone. (be named, respond to) My dog answers to the name of Big Black. (match or be similar to) I saw a man who answers to suspect’s …
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answer for [phrasal verb] (accept to be responsible for) He has to answer for where every dollar goes. (be punished for, pay for) He will have to answer for his crimes one day. (speak on behalf of) I like it myself, but I can’t answer for my colleagues. answer for …
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