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.
- 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)