beg off

phrasal verb

Meaning

Decline an invitation or request to do something, usually by providing an excuse.

Examples

She had to beg off the dinner plans at the last minute due to a family emergency.
When asked to help move the furniture, he begged off, claiming he had a sore back.

Synonyms: decline, back out, bow out, excuse oneself

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beg off

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /bɛɡ ɒf/

Definition

Decline an invitation or request to do something, usually by providing an excuse.

Examples

She had to beg off the dinner plans at the last minute due to a family emergency.
When asked to help move the furniture, he begged off, claiming he had a sore back.
I hate to beg off, but I simply cannot attend the meeting tomorrow morning.

Synonyms of beg off

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