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Walking backward with enough dignity to call it strategy.
means Withdrawing from a position, fight, or situation, usually because staying got worse.
from From Latin retrahere, to draw back — re (back) plus trahere (to pull), the same root that drags a tractor and traces a line.
Military spinGenerals prefer regrouping; same direction, better PR.
Double lifeAlso a peaceful getaway you pay to attend.
Hairline usageForeheads retreat without ever surrendering.