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Wimp Out

Description:

Wimp out is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone's act of avoiding or backing out of a situation due to fear, lack of courage, or weakness. It can be used as a verb or a noun.

Verb - Sense 1:

When used as a verb, "wimp out" means to cowardly withdraw from a challenging task, often due to a lack of confidence or bravery.

Example Sentence:

Don't wimp out on me now; we need your help to finish this project!

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Verb - Sense 2:

As a verb, "wimp out" can also describe the act of failing to follow through with an initial commitment or promise, usually due to fear or apprehension.

Example Sentence:

He wimped out of taking the lead role in the play because of stage fright.

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Noun:

When used as a noun, "wimp out" refers to the act of being a coward or displaying a lack of courage in a particular situation.

Example Sentence:

His sudden silence in the face of confrontation labeled him as a wimp out to his peers.

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