The phrasal verb "back out" means to change your mind and not do what you had previously promised or intended to do. It is synonymous with "pull out."
Il phrasal verb "back out" significa cambiare idea e non fare ciò che si era promesso o pianificato. È sinonimo di "pull out".
| 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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