hung back

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Definition of hung back in English English dictionary

hang back
to lag or linger behind; "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
hang back
be reluctant to proceed, hesitate; drag or fall behind others who are proceeding
hang back
If a person or organization hangs back, they do not do something immediately. They will then hang back on closing the deal Even his closest advisers believe he should hang back no longer
hang back
If you hang back, you move or stay slightly behind a person or group, usually because you are nervous about something. I saw him step forward momentarily but then hang back, nervously massaging his hands
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