overcome; defeat. From the idea that the back of something is what supports or protects it, therefore to
break or
crack the back of something would be to
destroy its support.
—SHSBC Binder 4 Approved Glossary, —PDC Volume 4 Approved Glossary, —3rd South African unpublished Appr GLS (19.3.92), —3rd South African published appr gls (14.4.92)