back into
To move backwards and hit something, or to find yourself in a situation without planning it.
Meanings
To drive a vehicle in reverse into a space or object.
"She carefully backed the truck into the loading bay at the warehouse."
To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
"I wasn't looking in my mirror and backed into the fence post."
To enter a position, career, or situation without directly pursuing it; to arrive at something indirectly.
"He backed into politics after his business made him famous in the local community."
Used literally for reversing vehicles. Also used figuratively when someone enters a role or situation unintentionally or without direct pursuit. 'He backed into the CEO role' implies he didn't seek it directly. Common in both AmE and BrE.
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