chicken out

US /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn aʊt/
UK /ˈtʃɪk.ɪn aʊt/
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tirarsi indietro, avere paura, fare marcia indietro

to decide not to do something because you are too frightened

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I was going to try bungee jumping, but I chickened out at the last minute.
Stavo per provare il bungee jumping, ma ho tirato indietro all'ultimo minuto.
He was going to ask her out, but he chickened out.
Stava per chiederle di uscire, ma ha tirato indietro.