back out (of something)

 back out (of something)

= to withdraw from an agreement or commitment

Mark decided to back out of the plan to open a restaurant at the last minute.

After reviewing all the details of the contract, Mark decided to back out of the merger agreement.

When the couple lost a significant amount of money in the scam, they decided to back out of their wedding plans.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Susan had to back out of their vacation plans.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "back out (of something)":

Synonyms:

Withdraw

Retreat 

Drop out 

Cancel

Abandon

Antonyms:

Commit

Proceed 

Continue 

Advance 

01. What does the phrasal verb "back out (of something)" mean in the following sentence?

"After considering the risks, Sarah decided to back out of the investment."

A) To proceed with the investment

B) To cancel the investment

C) To increase her investment

D) To consult with an expert

02. What does "back out of something" mean?

A) To complete a task

B) To withdraw from a plan

C) To start a new project

D) To give a strong opinion