verb
to make an excuse to avoid doing something or attending an event
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I politely asked to beg off from attending the meeting due to a prior commitment.
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I told them I needed to beg off from the party because I was feeling unwell.
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I decided to beg off from helping my friend move because I just didn't feel like it.
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She wanted to beg off from her responsibilities, but knew she had to push through and get the work done.