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Rule "return back (return)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: return back (return)
Message: Consider using just <suggestion>\2</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Reply back to get the details.
    Correction suggestion: Reply
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Return previous front window back to front after macro runs.kmmacros (7.2 KB)
ID: RETURN_BACK [3]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-25 22:33:08 +0200)