To reverse to an earlier part of an argument and
alter and reuse it later on in the argument. Kind of like how literally
backpedaling on a bike makes it reverse, so you can change directions after
going the wrong way.
Person 1: The
PS4 is selling more than the
Xbone!
Person 2: But it doesn't have many games.
Person 1: Your Xbone is still selling less than the PS4!
Person 2: Keep
backpedaling.