as in to back out
to break a promise or agreement
I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!
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After initially making a deal with Davis — agreeing to get Cap to sell in exchange for getting him out of prison — Yancy officially backs out of the deal, losing out on $22 million in order to retain the ranch and his relationship with Ellie.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025 -
Another recruiter tests job seekers on responsibility, asking them to go back out the front door and come in the back through the kitchen.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But the financial and stock markets have not fully recovered from rising fears around the globe that Trump will not back down from slapping higher levies on foreign nations.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many business owners back down at the first sign of conflict, undermining their credibility.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The corporate elite are playing nice, hoping that doing so will buy them time before President Donald Trump backs off on his profit-eroding, stock-depressing tariffs.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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The other benefit of Amad playing at right wing-back is his understanding of when to jump up the pitch and when to back off.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Friend recalls Read behavior, finding O'Keefe's body O'Keefe's friend, Kerry Roberts, recounted Read's behavior on the morning his body was found.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Mazin recalls a moment when Abby turns away from Joel and sees the golf clubs across the room.—
Katie Heaney,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fink out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fink%20out. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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