Bug out
Bug out verb - To hasten away from something dangerous or frightening.
Usage example: the ground soldiers bugged out just before the start of the aerial bombing
Dare
Dare verb - To invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat.
Both terms in one sentence
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The Alliance ships bug out because they know an Alliance corvette wouldn't dare attack three sloops unless it was the vanguard of a much larger force... exactly as Daniel thought they would.
Source: Literature / RCN
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