'Claw Back' Phrasal Verb

Definition of Claw back phrasal verb

Claw back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Get money back
    (Separable [optional] | British English)
    » Example: The new tax will CLAW BACK what the government has given out in grants.
  2. Meaning: Retake possession with difficulty
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The opposition parties are trying to CLAW BACK the voters they lost in the last election.
  3. Meaning: Regain possession with difficulty
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They are CLAWING BACK their market share from their competitors.

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