German-English translations for einen rückzieher machen

back downI was about to sue them, but I had to back down.I was going to sue them, but now Im going to have to back down.
backpedal
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The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal.

chicken outWe almost convinced his dad to ride the roller coaster, but he chickened out when he saw how high it went.
retractAn airplane retracts its wheels for flight.The wheelchair ramp on the bus wouldnt retract after use, it required persuasion by hand before the bus could moveMuscles retract after amputation.