Lead back In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lead back", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-13 02:07

Meaning of Lead back

Lead back verb phrase

To direct or show someone or something the way to where someone or something started. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lead" and "back". 

 

I thought he would take us somewhere else, but he pranked us by leading us back to our camping site.

Luckily, when we were completely lost, a local man appeared and led us back to where we started.

(Of a path) to go back to somewhere.

I forgot which path led back to my house after a while venturing into the forest alone for the first time without leaving any markers.

If I had brought along the map, I wouldn't have had to ask for the path leading back to my house.

Other phrases about:

fairly and squarely
straightforwardly
guiding light

Used to refer to a person who you admire so much and be an inspiration to you

 

lead forth

To lead the way for someone or something.

face it out
To confront with someone or something directly, often in an unpleasant situation to solve a problem
hang a ralph

To turn right.

Origin of Lead back

This phrase is formed based on the meaning of the verb "lead".
 

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
one hand washes the other (and both wash the face)

Used to indicate that helping each other or working together toward the same goal will have advantages for everyone who is involved

Example:

The relationship between fashion and film is that one hand washes the other and both wash the face.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode