Cry off
verb phrase
To decide not to do something that you agreed to do before.
We had planned a trip, but Alice cried off at the last minute because she wasn't feeling well.
Often appears as...
- cry off at the last minute
- cry off from the plan
verb phrase
To abandon emotion or physical discomfort.
She was supposed to sing at the event, but she cried off because of a sore throat.
Often appears as...
- cry off due to illness
- cry off due to discomfort
verb phrase
To decide not to do something that you agreed to do before.
We had planned a trip, but Alice cried off at the last minute because she wasn't feeling well.
Often appears as...
- cry off at the last minute
- cry off from the plan
verb phrase
To abandon emotion or physical discomfort.
She was supposed to sing at the event, but she cried off because of a sore throat.
Often appears as...
- cry off due to illness
- cry off due to discomfort
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Last-minute Withdrawal
Used when backing out close to the event or promised time, often causing inconvenience.
John promised to help me move, but cried off the night before.
Pro Tip 2/3Unreliable Connotation
'Cry off' may suggest a habit of not following through with commitments; can imply unreliability.
Don't count on Peter, he's likely to cry off.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Contexts
More commonly used in casual, personal situations rather than formal or professional ones.
We were going to jam tonight, but the drummer cried off.
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