Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cop Out.
Cop Out - as a verb
Choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing
Example: "She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"Using your busy schedule as a cop out is not fair to your colleagues."
"She always uses her parents' divorce as a cop out for her bad behavior."
"Blaming the weather for your lack of preparation is just a cop out."
"Don't take the easy way out and use an excuse as a cop out."
"His apology seemed more like a cop out than a sincere gesture."
