Back out
Back out verb - Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity.
Usage example: He backed out of his earlier promise
Pull in one's horns and back out are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pull in one's horns" instead a verb "Back out".
Pull in one's horns
Pull in one's horns verb - Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity.
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Synonyms for Pull in one's horns
Back out and pull in one's horns are semantically related. You can use "Back out" instead a verb phrase "Pull in one's horns".
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