fall back on
fall back upon
To retreat to.
The enemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort.
To go for help to; turn to in time of need.
When the big bills for Mother's hospital care came, Joe was glad he had money in the bank to fall back on.
If Mr. Jones can't find a job as a teacher, he can fall back on his skill as a printer.
fall back
To move back; go back. Usually used with a group as subject.
The army fell back before their stubborn enemies.
The crowd around the hurt boy fell back when someone shouted "Give him air!"
fall over backwards
fall over oneself
fall over yourself
fall over someone
To do everything you can to please someone; try very hard to satisfy someone.
Делать все чтобы порадовать кого-нибудь; пытаться изо всех сил удовлетворить чьи-либо желания.
The hotel manager fell over backwards to give the movie star everything she wanted.
The boys fell over themselves trying to get the new girl's attention.
My aunt falls all over me whenever she comes to visit.
Моя тетя с меня пылинки сдувает, когда приходит в гости.
flanker back
A football back who can play far to the outside of his regular place.
The coach is still looking for a speedy boy to play flanker back.
from way back
From a previous time; from a long time ago.
They have known one another from way back when they went to the same elementary school.
get back at
To do something bad to (someone who has done something bad to you) hurt in return.
John played a joke on Henry, and next day Henry got back at him.
The elephant waited many years to get back at the man who fed him red pepper.
get back
To return
Mr. Harris got back from his business trip to Chicago this morning.
Could you get the children back home by five o'clock?
get off one's case
get off one's back
get off one's tail
To stop bothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one.
"Get off my case!" he cried angrily. "You're worse than the cops."
To stop criticizing or nagging someone.
"Get off my back! Can't you see how busy I am?"