Change
Fall back
Fall back verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Despite all this, she's determined not to change and continues to fall back into old habit.
Source: HeelFace Revolving Door -
Matthew stops liking Mary because of this, only for Mary to change her mind and fall back in love with him.
Source: Unrequited Love Switcheroo - This puts them in conflict with the others who refuse to change and demand the dissenters fall back in line and re-enter their shell.
Source: Living Is More Than Surviving
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