| Phrasal Verb | back out |
|---|---|
| Definition | to change your mind and not do what you had previously promised or intended to do |
| Examples | - John had put his name down for the ski trip but had to back out at the last minute when he hurt his leg. - Sorry, you signed the contract. It's too late to back out now. |
| Note | Back out and 'pull out' are synonyms. |
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