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.
(..) I told 'im. I told 'im you have nothing. Do it for the pleasure. They pay me more than that to keep you alive. He will try the climb. Has anyone... ever made it? Of course not. He says there is one who did. A child. - A child born in this hell. (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises
(..) I don't know what he's so upset about. There's only bucks in here. Probably the watch. Who's that? Another stiff can barely climb out of his sports car. - No, that's Bruce Wayne! - Mr. Wayne, over here! - I'm not sure if my assistant... - Right through here, Mr. Wayne. Thank you so much. (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises