English · Phrasal verb Candidate

cry off

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cancel something previously arranged with someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hủy bỏ điều đã sắp xếp

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sorry, but I have to cry off the game on Saturday, as my mother-in-law is coming to visit.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To leave.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rời đi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To confess; to snitch or inform on (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khôngi; tiết lộ thông tin về ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “cry off” mean?

To cancel something previously arranged with someone.

Is “cry off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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