English

Verb

to back into ‎(phrasal verb)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see back,‎ into.
2. (idiomatic) To rely upon another team's loss in order to advance to the post-season, especially in the context of one's own team's loss.

   The 2006 St. Louis Cardinals backed into the playoffs.

See also

• back down
• back off
• back out
• back up