cop out

Etymology
Attested since 1942 as “flee, escape, (an) out”.

Verb

 * 1)  To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.
 * 2) To plead guilty and ask for mercy.
 * 3)  To blame; to assign blame to; to get into trouble.
 * His lawyer copped him out on just one felony charge.
 * 1)  To remove from a situation or crowd, such as for arrest or punishment.
 * Somebody should have copped him out last night.
 * 1) To leave a gang.
 * I can't believe you copped out on us.
 * 1)  To abandon, let down or betray (someone).
 * She thought I'd copped out on her.
 * 1)  To win (someone) over; to get on (someone's) good side.
 * She thought I'd copped out on her.
 * 1)  To win (someone) over; to get on (someone's) good side.

Synonyms

 * weasel out

Translations

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