Cry off

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verb phrase

To decide not to do something that you agreed to do before.

We had planned a trip, but Alice cried off at the last minute because she wasn't feeling well.
Visual representation of "cry off" - To decide not to do something that you agreed to do before

Often appears as...

  • cry off at the last minute
  • cry off from the plan
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Last-minute Withdrawal

Used when backing out close to the event or promised time, often causing inconvenience.

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John promised to help me move, but cried off the night before.
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Unreliable Connotation

'Cry off' may suggest a habit of not following through with commitments; can imply unreliability.

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Don't count on Peter, he's likely to cry off.
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Casual Contexts

More commonly used in casual, personal situations rather than formal or professional ones.

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We were going to jam tonight, but the drummer cried off.
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