Beg Off (Verb)
Meaning
Ask for permission to be released from an engagement.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She tried to beg off the dinner invitation, citing a prior obligation she couldn't avoid.
- He didn't want to attend the boring awards ceremony, so he attempted to beg off, blaming a sudden illness.
- After realizing the event would run late into the night, she called to beg off the social engagement, claiming an early meeting the next day.
- The tired employee decided to beg off the company dinner, explaining that he needed some rest and time with his family.
- Due to unforeseen family circumstances, he had to beg off the weekend getaway at the last minute.