chicken out

Prof Wolfers said while Trump "chickens out from the very worst mistakes" - citing his original 'Liberation Day' levies and the threat of 50% tariffs on the EU - he doesn't backflip on everything.

All it means is that in the near term at least, the way to bet is that Trump will, indeed, chicken out.

But he chickens out at the last minute, not realizing their relationship is strained and it is the best shot he’d ever have.

“I hope this data helps people not chicken out — like, just go through the front door. It’s not that hard.”

I've just pulled some sliced chicken out of the fridge, as I set out to make up some sandwiches.