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Settling an argument B1

When a row's gone on long enough and somebody needs to give ground.

talk over — discuss carefullyA: I'm not sure if I should accept the job offer.
B: Let's talk it over tonight and see what you think.

back down B2 — stop arguing or opposingA: Are you still arguing with your boss about the project?
B: No, I decided to back down. It wasn't worth the stress.

go back on B2 — not do something you promised or agreed to doA: Did Sarah agree to join our project?
B: She did, but she went back on her promise and said she's too busy now.

Let's not fall out over it

A: We've been going round in circles for an hour.

B: I know. Can we just talk it over properly instead of shouting?

A: Fine. But I'm not backing down on the budget.

B: Nobody's asking you to. Let's find a middle ground.

You promised

A: You said you'd cover Saturday and now you won't.

B: I'm not going back on anything, something came up.

A: Right, so who's covering the shift?

B: Let's talk it over with the manager tomorrow, yeah?

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