Back down and Cry off

Back down

Back down verb - To break a promise or agreement.
Usage example: if you back down about dinner again, I'm not going to agree to another date

Cry off and back down are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Cry off" instead a verb "Back down".

Cry off

Cry off verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

Back down and cry off are semantically related. You can use "Back down" instead a verb "Cry off".
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