Meaning of the word "chicken out" in English

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chicken out

US /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn aʊt/

UK /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn aʊt/

to decide not to do something because you are too frightened

Example:

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I was going to try bungee jumping, but I chickened out at the last minute.

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He was going to ask her out, but he chickened out.

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