weasel out (of something)

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Definition

  1. to evade fulfilling an obligation or commitment, often through deceitful means

    (尤指不诚实地)逃避;推卸

    • He always tries to weasel out of his responsibilities.

      他总是试图逃避他的责任。

    • She weaseled out of the previous agreement by claiming health issues.

      她以健康问题为由逃避了之前的协议。

    • Many politicians try to weasel out of their promises after the elections.

      许多政客在选举后试图逃避他们的承诺。