to back out
[Verb]
to not do something one has promised or agreed to do
Ex: He lost confidence and backed out of the deal at the last minute.
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to bottle out
[Verb]
to decide not to do something because of a sudden fear or anxiety
Ex: The team captain bottled out the risky strategy before the game.
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to chicken out
[Verb]
to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant
Ex: She tends to chicken out of social events because of her shyness.
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to leave out
[Verb]
to intentionally exclude someone or something
Ex: The author left out a crucial plot point, leaving readers confused and unsatisfied.
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to opt out
[Verb]
to choose not to participate in something or to not accept an offer
Ex: Users should check the privacy settings to opt out of data collection by the mobile application.
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to sit out
[Verb]
to refrain from taking part in an activity, typically by remaining seated
Ex: At the party, she decided to sit out the dance and enjoy the music from her seat.
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to skip out
[Verb]
to avoid attending an event
Ex: She decided to skip out on the company meeting to avoid a lengthy discussion.
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to stay out
[Verb]
to choose not to participate or engage in a discussion or argument
Ex: The manager chose to stay out of the heated debate among employees, allowing them to resolve it independently.
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[Verb]
to escape from a responsibility or obligation, often in a dishonest manner
Ex: He tried wriggling out of attending the important meeting.
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to zone out
[Verb]
to become mentally absent, distracted, or unresponsive
Ex: Sorry, I was zoning out during your story.
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