back out

Example Sentences

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Reilly dismissed speculation that Berlin's decision was the penalty GM had to pay politically for its last-minute backout.

From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2010

Honest, if I could make as slick a backout as that, without carryin’ away anybody’s footprint, I’d rate myself a headliner among the trouble dodgers.

From Odd Numbers Being Further Chronicles of Shorty McCabe by Ford, Sewell

"I shall always be ready for you," said Bog, smiling at this pusillanimous postponement--which is a mild way of making a clear backout.

From Round the Block by Bouton, John Bell