climb down
phrasal verbPart ofclimb
climb down — phrasal verb
1. to admit that you were wrong or to change your position on an issue, especially
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to admit that you were wrong or to change your position on an issue, especially after taking a strong stance
Example
The minister was forced to climb down after the public strongly opposed the new policy.
Neither side was willing to climb down during the contract negotiations.