bow out

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bow out

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    v.

  • remove oneself from an obligation; chicken out, back off, pull out, back down

    He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved

  • retire gracefully; withdraw

    He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship


English Idioms Dictionary

resign so someone else can serve, step down When Dad sees that I can manage the firm, he will bow out.

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary


syn.: back down back off chicken out pull out withdraw