English Expression · Intermediate
pull back
To retreat
Pronunciation: say pull back
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "To retreat.".
Example
Her nightgown was thin, and she felt chilly as she stepped across the hall, pulling back the curtain that shielded Gabriel's room.
Her nightgown was thin, and she felt chilly as she stepped across the hall, pulling back the curtain that shielded Gabriel's room.
Practice tips
- Practice pull back out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.