copped out
Took easy way
Copped out is the past tense of cop out, meaning to avoid responsibility or commitment, often at the last moment.
Someone who copped out backed down from a challenge, took the easy way out, or failed to follow through: He was supposed to confront his boss but copped out at the last second.
The phrase implies weakness or disappointing evasion.
- excusedReleased from duty
- dodgedAvoided by quick movement
- shirkedAvoided obligated tasks
- cowardlyWithout bravery or nerve
- renegedBroke a commitment
bailed · unreliable · flaky · withdrew · evasive · noncommittal · deferred · weaseled · irresponsible · sidestepped · weak-willed · indecisive · disappointment · let down · untrustworthy · mistrust · caved · gave up
copped outfollowed through
Completed what was started
persevered · committed · went the distance · persisted · endured
copped outstepped up
Increased in degree
manned up · faced the music · rose to the occasion · took the bull by the horns · stood one's ground