double back on (someone or something)
double back on (someone or something)
To move toward someone or something after initially moving away from them. Luckily, the lost dog doubled back on us, and Caitlin was able to grab its collar. We doubled back on the trail, searching each step for Paula's missing ring.
See also: back, double, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- walk away from
- walk away from (someone or something)
- fall toward
- fall toward (something)
- creep away
- cut (someone or something) loose from (something)
- cut loose from
- go back a long way
- How does that grab you?
- get clean away