steps back

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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of step back
one step forward, two steps back
A situation in which progress is more than offset by adverse developments

We got all the roofing removed but the chimney was damaged and we discovered that some rafters had to be replaced. One step forward, two steps back. Or maybe three.

steps back

    Турецкое произношение

    steps bäk

    Произношение

    /ˈsteps ˈbak/ /ˈstɛps ˈbæk/

    Этимология

    [ 'step ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English stæpe; akin to Old High German stapfo step, stampfOn to stamp.
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