beg off

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для вежливого отказа от обязательства или обязанности.

A phrasal verb used to indicate politely excusing oneself from a commitment or obligation.

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Politely decline an invitationinformal

   To ask to be excused from a commitment or obligation.

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   • She begged off from the party because she was feeling ill.
   • He begged off the meeting, citing a prior engagement.
   • I had to beg off the dinner invitation at the last minute.

   Synonymsbow outdeclineopt outpass onpull outturn down

   Antonymsacceptattendparticipate

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