Idiom: back out (of something)
Definition
Idiom: back out (of something)
- to not completely finish something one promised to do
- withdraw from an agreement or statement
Example sentences
- My friend and I were supposed to go on holiday together but she backed out at the last minute.
- This time, make sure you get a lawyer to draft a good legal contract so you will be protected if the builder backs out of the project.
- Sandra and I were supposed to go shopping but she backed out again.
- Would you believe the accountant we hired just backed out of the job because he got a better offer?
- President Trump has promised to back out of several trade agreements, which could have serious negative consequences for the US economy.
- If you back out of vacationing with your girlfriend, she'll start having trouble trusting you.
- I'm afraid my organization is going to have to back out of this campaign because we're uncomfortable with the direction it's taking.
- We wanted to buy the house but we had to back out after we discovered it needed a lot of repairs.
Synonyms
- pull back
- cop out
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