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cry off

verb

Definitions

  1. To cancel something previously arranged with someone.

    • Sorry, but I have to cry off the game on Saturday, as my mother-in-law is coming to visit.
    • "I—I am very sorry, Mr Carrados," stammered the curate, "but, after all, I am afraid that I must cry off. This week—" "If the distance takes up too much of your time, may I send a car?"

  2. To leave.

  3. To confess

    To confess; to snitch or inform on (someone).

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