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Rarebeg off
The correct spelling is beg off.
How to pronounce beg off
verb
Say it like: Beg- of-f
The correct spelling is beg off. To obtain somebody's permission to skip or cancel an event that one has previously arranged with them. For example: "I wonder if I can beg off going to the meeting that day, since it will take me an extra two hours out of my way."
Usage Examples
“I wonder if I can beg off going to the meeting that day, since it will take me an extra two hours out of my way.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To obtain somebody's permission to skip or cancel an event that one has previously arranged with them.
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