Ei_se_dau_inapoi

Overcoming an impulse; or conversely, failing to act due to fear.

: In common usage, the phrase is applied to people who lose their nerve. Whether in a political debate, a physical confrontation, or a social commitment, "ei se dau înapoi" suggests that when the "pressure" was applied, the subjects chose safety over confrontation. ei_se_dau_inapoi