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Chicken out

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Informal Speech

Used in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.

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I might chicken out of giving the toast at the party.
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Negative Connotation

Implies weakness or lack of courage, can be mildly insulting or humorous.

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Come on, don't chicken out now, you promised to sing karaoke!
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Common Collocations

Often used with 'of' to specify the action avoided due to fear or nerves.

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She chickened out of making the speech.
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