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to describe the act of refusing to do something that you have previously agreed to do.

Everything was happening according to plan, and now he's ___.

What is this?! I thought you agreed, and now you're ___.

Thanks a million!

Non sequitur · Accepted Answer

Jin_Hto describe the act of refusing to do something that you have previously agreed to do.

Everything was happening according to plan, and now he's __.
What is this?! I thought you agreed, and now you're __.

Thanks a million!

Reneging

Anonymous · Answer

thx NS

Non sequitur · Answer

Jin_Hthx NS

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Hrsanei · Answer

Hi Jin.

You can also say Chicken out in an informal context while you are talking to your friends.

You can also use go back on as a synonym for renege.

Ex. the president has gone back on his word.

I hope it helps

Non sequitur · Answer

hrsaneiHi Jin.
You can also say Chicken out in an informal context while you are talking to your friends.
You can also use go back on as a synonym for renege.
Ex. the president has gone back on his word.
I hope it helps

It would be "chickened out" and "chickening out" in his examples.

I would suggest you use the correct tense(s) in the future, working examples and/or suggestions, as to not misinform him.

Also, unfortunately, since the OP does not mention fear in the specific examples, "chickening out" does not really apply.

Since he was asking about refusing to do something that you have previously agreed to do, and "chickening out" is a phrased that indicates being afraid to do something, that would not really be correct.

Cheers

Hrsanei · Answer

Oh My ***. Do I have to do this everyday?

You will probably give me a heart attack.

I just said the phrase that can also be used. I didn't complete his sentences. Oh I know. I was really misinforming him. I cannot forgive myself. I hope the Lord grants me his absolution. Your correction was so mature of you. So mature. I think you know what you are doing. No problem buddy. Keep up the good work.

As for the chicken out, you are right. Fear is the first condition that should be present so we can use this phrase.

I just wanted to provide him with other similar words.

Chicken out is to decide at the last moment not to do something you said you would do, because you are afraid.

Ex. you are not chickening out? Are you?

In his example chicken out might fit well depending on what he intends to convey.

BTW, which part of the states do you live that you are still awake?

Kind Regards

Non sequitur · Answer

hrsaneiOh My ***. Do I have to do this everyday?
You will probably give me a heart attack.
I just said the phrase that can also be used. I didn't complete his sentences. Oh I know. I was really misinforming him. I cannot forgive myself. I hope the Lord grants me his absolution. Your correction was so mature of you. So mature. I think you know what you are doing. No problem buddy. Keep up the good work.
As for the chicken out, you are right. Fear is the first condition that should be present so we can use this phrase.
I just wanted to provide him with other similar words.
Chicken out is to decide at the last moment not to do something you said you would do, because you are afraid.
Ex. you are not chickening out? Are you?
In his example chicken out might fit well depending on what he intends to convey.
BTW, which part of the states do you live that you are still awake?
Kind Regards

I'm just being "helpful", like you were.

Texas.

CalifJim · Answer

OK, guys. You're going to have to learn to stay out of each other's way. Let's try not to have both of you on the same thread for a while!

The OP's question is answered. Thread closed.

CJ

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