back out (of (something))

to refuse to do something agreed to earlier.

I said I'd help, and I can't back out now.

• imbue with
• imbue with something
• I might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
• I might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb.
• be caught napping
• be caught short
• be caught with pants down
• be caught with trousers down
• be caught with your pants down
• be caught with your trousers down
• because of
• because of something
• be centre stage
• be chalk and cheese
• be champing at the bit
• be chasing tail
• be chasing your tail
• be chief cook and bottle washer
• be child's play
• be chilled to the bone
• be chilled to the marrow
• be chomping at the bit
• be climbing the walls
• be close to home
• be close to the bone