It is a popular lyric to a song, but sometime used i phrases or as comparisons to things. it's basically taking one step back. and it means, making progress towards something but making less progress rather than more, if that makes sense.
"one step forward < two steps back"
"one step forward < two steps back"
I was trying to finish my math homework, and i did the beginning, but going to that party before finishing was one step forward and two steps back.
by GeeJayy February 23, 2010
by Allison September 25, 2003
1. Dude that situation was 1 step forwards, 3 steps back
2. Have you heard the song "1 step forwards, 3 steps back"?
2. Have you heard the song "1 step forwards, 3 steps back"?
by Le bisexual pyrokinetic June 01, 2021
by Junki Yard November 19, 2015
I can't be single and don't wanna deal with the pain of a break-up so I'm gonna find someone to be my step stool.
by Lez-be honest January 11, 2017
A spin like step movement J-Money does around in everyday normal life to attract Male suitors. The "bone spur" in the ankle increases the spin movement by 72%.
by Rusty shackleford jr. March 21, 2019
Phrase encouraging a listener to set aside their opinion on a particular subject and attempt to look at that same situation through the eyes of another in an attempt to understand that person's perspective and/or opinion.
After listening to Betsy's bullshit take on how horrible IV drug users are Kevin replied back, "Whatever, bitch, if you could hit yourself on your own you'd be just like them. How about you step outside yourself before you go talking shit about people who are just doing something that you wish you could do, you fucking hater".
by Nikki Stixx June 08, 2020