Fall back
Fall back verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).
Turn tail
Turn tail verb - Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run.
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Synonyms for Turn tail
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- recede and fall back
- recede and turn tail
- retreat and fall back
- retreat and turn tail
- retire and fall back
- retire and turn tail
- draw back and fall back
- draw back and turn tail
- flee and fall back
- flee and turn tail
- depart and fall back
- depart and turn tail
- withdraw and fall back
- withdraw and turn tail
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