shit out
B2 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To suddenly get too scared to do something and give up at the last minute.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
slang
(Vulgar British slang) To back out of something because of fear or cowardice.
"He said he'd do the bungee jump, but he shit out at the last second."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Vulgar British English, primarily used among young people. Closely parallels 'chicken out' in meaning but with a more offensive tone. Not appropriate in formal settings. The expression 'shit out of it' is a common variant.
Commonly used with
challenge fight dare jump confrontation commitment
Forms
Base
shit out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shits out
he/she/it
Past simple
shited out
yesterday
Past participle
shited out
have + pp
-ing form
shiting out
continuous
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