откинулся на спинку

leaned back against the backrest

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phrase Rare #52,067
leaned back against the backrest The object (such as a chair or seat) is often clear from context and left unstated.
RU: Он устал и откинулся на спинку кресла.
EN: He was tired and leaned back against the armchair.

Том откинулся на спинку стула.

Tom leaned back in his chair.

Он откинулся на спинку стула.

He leaned back in his chair.

Капитан корабля Элерс откинулся на спинку кресла и погладил подбородок.

The ship’s captain, Ehlers, leaned back in his chair and stroked his chin.