Cop out

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

There was no bird fair at Druridge so I didn't have to feel guilty about copping out of it.

His lawyer copped him out on just one felony charge.

Somebody should have copped him out last night.

I can't believe you copped out on us.

She thought I'd copped out on her.