cheese out
Advanced (C1) slang
To suddenly decide not to do something because you are scared or don't want to look bad, or to do something in a weak, unimpressive way.
"He was going to ask her to dance, but at the last second he cheesed out and went back to his seat."
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Spring Championship Europe & South America
Brawlhalla · 170:49
and then maybe try to cheese out a stock with down signature.
Spring Doubles Championship North America
Brawlhalla · 222:50
and then hopes to like cheese out is going to have a very difficult time.