Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out' - Avoiding or Excluding

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to back out [verb]

to not do something one has promised or agreed to do

Ex: It 's too late to back out now .

to bottle out [verb]

to decide not to do something because of a sudden fear or anxiety

Ex: She often bottles out when faced with unfamiliar situations .

to chicken out [verb]

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

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to leave out [verb]

to intentionally exclude someone or something

Ex: The scientist left out a key variable from the experiment , invalidating the results .

to opt out [verb]

to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer

Ex: During the trial period , customers can opt out without incurring any charges .

to sit out [verb]

to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated

Ex: The shy student preferred to sit out group activities , observing from the sidelines rather than actively participating .

to skip out [verb]

to avoid attending an event

Ex: The students planned to skip out on the lecture and enjoy the sunny weather outside .

to stay out [verb]

to choose not to participate or engage in a discussion or argument

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to wriggle out of [verb]

to escape from a responsibility or obligation, often in a dishonest manner

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to zone out [verb]

to become mentally absent, distracted, or unresponsive

Ex: I completely zoned out while watching that boring lecture .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Out'
Removing or Separating	Moving, Leaving, or Escaping	Mistreating, Harming, or Dying	Expanding, Spreading, or Reducing
Confirming, Understanding, or Revealing	Stopping or Starting	Creating, Producing, or Completing	Trying, Succeeding, or Failing
Developing, Distinguishing, or Drawing Attention	Giving or Providing	Causing or Expressing a Feeling	Communicating or Discussing
Checking, Paying Attention, or Needing	Avoiding or Excluding	Others