What does "Fall back" mean?

move backward suddenly

Synonym: retreat, withdraw Opposite: advance, move forward

"Fall back" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

"Whoa, I'm falling back in my chair!

How I Met Your Mother S5E23

Fall back! Oh, we're good.

Inside Out 1

Control says we should fall back and await comm...

Black Mirror S3E5

Fall back!

Doctor Who S1E6

The river lords are falling back with Jaime Lannister at their heels.

Game of Thrones S1E8

HEY, FALL BACK, COWBOY.

Gilmore Girls S2E17

If you hit a stall you have a perfect fall back.

The Office S1E6

This shit gonna get real heavy. You understand me? We gotta fall back.

The Wire S1E11

"Fall back" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

🎬
Learn English from real shows & movies
Save words episode by episode. Study with flashcards. Practice speaking with AI.
Browse Library →

Don't forget "Fall back" — save it to your list for free

Track words from your favourite shows. Flashcards, speaking practice, progress tracking — free forever.

+ Save