wimp out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Inkling promised it would work if I’d just commit myself and not wimp out.
From Literature
"If you don't do it, I picked the wrong man four years ago," adding, "You're going to wimp out."
From Salon
Like me, you probably hate to see a conspiracist wimp out of their beliefs just when it’s coming up roses for them.
From The Guardian
Labour will be hoping and praying that we all wimp out.
From BBC
In return, Jeffress preached about men who “wimp out” rather than standing up for the truth.
From Slate
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