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inch away

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To begin to change one's position on a topic; to subtly distance oneself from previous associates, ideas, etc.

idiomatic, informal, intransitive

Examples

“They're trying to inch away from their policies.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

inch back inch forward inch up inchamber inchambered inchambering

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