cry off
The phrase "cry off" is chiefly used in British English to indicate withdrawing from an agreement or commitment, often at the last moment.
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Definition
B2Social
(informal, british)To cancel or back out of an arrangement or commitment, often at the last minute.
Example
- She cried off from the dinner party just an hour before it started.
- He always cries off when it's time to do something he doesn't like.
C1Criminal
(slang)To confess or inform on someone, often to the authorities.
Example
- The suspect cried off to avoid a harsher sentence.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cry off":
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