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View synonyms for weasel out
weasel out
verb
- to go back on a commitment
- to evade a responsibility, esp in a despicable manner
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Back out of a situation or commitment, especially in a sneaky way. For example, I'd love to weasel out of serving on the board . This expression alludes to the stealthy hunting and nesting habits of the weasel, a small, slender-bodied predator. [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]Advertisement
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