to cop out

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To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner

Faced with the prospect of cooking for himself, his first thought was to cop out and order a pizza.

Not do something that you intended to do, because you do not feel brave enough, strong enough etc
(noun) an instance of avoiding a commitment or responsibility
(verb) Avoid doing something that one ought to do
choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing; "She copped out when she was supposed to get into the hang glider"
evade a problem, avoid a difficult situation; renege on a commitment, neglect a duty
to cop out
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