chicken out
Example Sentences
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Whenever I forget to take the chicken out of the freezer, she lectures me—and then proceeds to prosecute me for forgetting to turn in my language arts essay.
From Literature
Talking to the only other couple who managed not to chicken out like we did, I’ll never forget the looks on their faces when they learned we’d left in the midnight hour.
From Salon
But he chickens out at the last minute, not realizing their relationship is strained and it is the best shot he’d ever have.
From New York Times
“I hope this data helps people not chicken out — like, just go through the front door. It’s not that hard.”
From Salon
I've just pulled some sliced chicken out of the fridge, as I set out to make up some sandwiches.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
