want back

want (someone or something) back

To desire for someone or something to return or be returned by someone or something else. I didn't mind lending you my book for the weekend, but I want it back now. Jenny says she wants Marcus back, but I really don't think he's good for her. Kids are always eager to be adults, then they grow up and want their childhoods back.
See also: back, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

want someone or something back

to desire the return of someone or something. Timmy wanted his mother back very badly. I want my money back!
See also: back, want
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • better of
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • bird has flown, the
  • beware of
  • beware of (someone or something)
  • be rough on (someone or something)