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to cry off
[phrase form: cry]
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to cancel a commitment or obligation, often at the last minute, by providing an excuse
cry off
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Example
The team captain had to cry off the tournament due to an unexpected family emergency.
He regretfully cried off from the hiking trip, citing health issues that arose unexpectedly.
Mary had to cry off from the meeting as her child fell ill and needed immediate attention.
Despite promising to attend the party, she had to cry off due to a sudden work emergency.
Tom had planned to join the charity event but had to cry off because his car broke down.
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