His statement is seen as an attempt to 'climb down' [='back away'] from the strong denial he made yesterday.
a 'climbing plant' [=a plant that attaches itself to something, such as a wall, as it grows up it]
The players 'climbed' into their uniforms [=put on their uniforms] and headed for the field.
(..) ♪ You'll be sorry when you see me ♪ ♪ Sliding down our cellar door. ♪ Don't stop. ♪ You can't holler down our rain barrel ♪ ♪ You can't climb our apple tree ♪ ♪ I don't want to play in your yard ♪ ♪ If you won't be good to me. ♪ Where'd you get this? Barrow got it for you. Salt water. (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9
(..) You need a lift? No, thank you. I need to stretch my legs. Where do you live? Park Avenue just below the train station. Climb aboard. Oh, to your health, sir. Ah. What are you even about? What? I always assumed the reason Dr. Thackery (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9