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Discover LudwigThe phrase "taking a step backward" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when you want to describe something being made less advance, or when discussing a situation that requires a reevaluation or a change of course. For example, "We had to take a step backward in order to reassess our strategy."
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All signs point to Gore taking a step backward in 2013.
That's taking a step backward, especially when you are forced there".
She declined the title of queen mother and chose to be called princess instead because she wanted to stress that she was taking a step backward.
Several of Mr. Obama's Democratic rivals said yesterday that the senator was taking a step backward by not giving a specific deadline for withdrawal.
Caruso said he initially felt he was taking a step backward but decided, "I don't have time to think about that".
"I don't mind taking a step backward, but I'm not going to take four or five steps backward," said the woman, who asked not to be identified because she thought it would hamper her job search.
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"We took a step backward".
Woods took a step backward here.
Julian took a step backward, startled.
In some respects the treaty takes a step backward.
Every role player seems to have taken a step backward.
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