BACK OUT – Phrasal Verb
What is the Meaning of BACK OUT?
English teaching for English Language Learners (ELL) who are learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as an Additional Language (EAL)
back out
Definition:
to not keep a promise or commitment
Examples:
1. They thought they had sold their house, but the purchasers backed out of the deal before the final papers were signed.
2. I know you agreed to go out with her cousin, but she didn’t tell you what he was like. I think you should back out; he’s really strange!
present | BACK OUT |
present participle | BACKING OUT |
past | BACKED OUT |
past participle | BACKED OUT |