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Let's take a step back
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Let's take a step back
When we say “let’s take a step back,” we mean: let’s pause, slow down, and look at the situation more calmly.
Example:
They were arguing about something small, but it was turning into something big.
She looked at him and said, “Let’s take a step back. We’re tired, and this can wait.”
Hello and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is calm, practical, and very powerful in everyday life. It’s “let’s take a step back.”
One more time: “let’s take a step back.”
The conversation was getting tense. Voices were rising, everyone wanted to be right.
Then someone took a breath and said, “Let’s take a step back for a moment.”
What do you think this expression means? When we say “let’s take a step back,” we mean: let’s pause, slow down, and look at the situation more calmly.
It’s about creating space — before reacting, before deciding, before saying something we might regret. Let’s listen to some examples:
She was about to send an angry message. Her fingers were already on the screen.
Then she stopped and told herself, “Let’s take a step back.” She waited a few minutes —
and the message she sent later was much kinder.
They were arguing about something small, but it was turning into something big.
She looked at him and said, “Let’s take a step back. We’re tired, and this can wait.”
He got feedback at work that felt personal. His heart was racing,
and he wanted to defend himself right away. Then he paused and thought, “Let me take a step back and really listen.” Later, he realized it helped him grow.
Sometimes in life, the strongest thing we can do is take a step back, breathe,
and ask ourselves, “What really matters here?”
When was the last time you needed to take a step back? Maybe during an argument,
a difficult decision, or a moment when emotions were high.
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