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bail out on

B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To leave someone when they really need you.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To suddenly abandon or desert a person who was counting on you.

"I can't believe he bailed out on us the night before the big presentation."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic informal

To break a promise or commitment to someone, leaving them without support.

"She felt hurt when her best friend bailed out on her at the last minute."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Carries a strong negative connotation of betrayal or unreliability. Common in American English. Often used in emotional or interpersonal contexts.

Commonly used with

friend partner team family commitment deal

Forms

Base
bail out on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bails out on
he/she/it
Past simple
bailed out on
yesterday
Past participle
bailed out on
have + pp
-ing form
bailing out on
continuous

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Synonyms

abandon desert walk out on let down leave in the lurch ditch

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