How to Pronounce "take one back"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbæk
TAYK-wuhn-BAK
tˈeɪk/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈæk
TAYK-WON-BAK
Definition
To return or retrieve one item, or to accept something back. It can also mean to remove a statement or admit you were wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈbæk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /wˈɒn/ /bˈæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-wuhn-BAK
UK
TAYK-WON-BAK
Listen in Context
Excuse me, I need to take one back to the store.
If you don't like it, you can take one back.
She asked the waiter to take one back because it was cold.
I'll have to take one back; this isn't what I ordered.