rock somebody back on one’s heels

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Dane O'Hara probably still wakes up at night and sees Ferguson oscillating in front of him. The Hull man appeared to have the angles covered when Ferguson rocked back on his heels to accept Ian Potter’s pass, but despite a standing start and only inches in which to operate, Fergie whisked past on the outside.

Or perhaps he was waiting for them to start counting their blessings there and then. He rocked back on his heels and steadied himself.

But you should always remember one thing. It’s people that you’re dealing with. People. He thrust both hands in his pockets and rocked back on his heels. I’m sixty-nine and I’m still working.

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