Definition of beg off

beg off

verb

• to get out of a prior obligation by asking.

  Last edited on Mar 05 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 05 2010.

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bite (one's) head off	Definitions include: to reprimand.
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break it off	Definitions include: to end a relationship.
break off	Definitions include: to share with someone.
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