The phrasal verb "chicken out" means to be too afraid or unwilling to do something. It is used when someone backs out of an action due to fear.
Phrasal Verb: "chicken out" significa tener demasiado miedo o no estar dispuesto a hacer algo. Se usa cuando alguien se retrae de una acción por miedo.
| Phrasal Verb | chicken out |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be too afraid or unwilling to do something |
| Examples | - Somehow I knew that he'd chicken out at the last moment. - Sorry. You promised. You can't chicken out now. |
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