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hang back

/hæŋ bæk/

Traduction: Rester en arrière ou ne pas suivre les autres, ou hésiter à s'engager dans une activité ou une conversation.

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/hæŋ bæk/B2informal
  • frRester en arrière ou ne pas suivre les autres, ou hésiter à s'engager dans une activité ou une conversation.

To remain in a place after others have left, or to hesitate or be reluctant to join in an activity or conversation.

  1. Stay behind or delayB2informal

    To remain in a place or situation while others move forward or leave.

    frrester en arrière

    • He hung back while the others went into the room.
    • She hung back to talk to the teacher after class.
    • The shy child hung back from the group.
  2. Hesitate or be reluctantB2informal

    To be unwilling to act or participate due to nervousness or uncertainty.

    frhésiter, tergiverser

    • He hung back from asking the question.
    • She hung back when it was her turn to speak.
    • Don't hang back; just go for it.