fink out
To suddenly decide not to do something you promised, or to tell on someone.
Meanings
To back out of a commitment, plan, or promise, especially at the last minute, letting others down.
"We were counting on him to drive us, but he finked out at the last second."
To inform on someone, especially to a figure of authority.
"He was afraid his roommate would fink out on him if the police came asking questions."
Chiefly American slang, associated with mid-20th century usage. 'Fink' as a noun refers to an informer or strikebreaker. 'Fink out' is informal and slightly dated. Not commonly heard in modern speech; younger speakers are more likely to say 'bail out' or 'chicken out'.
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