Sentence examples for begs off from inspiring English sources

One woman begs off, saying she's "swamped" with her children; Sherman subsequently learns that the kids are at camp.

The N.H.L. and N.B.A. stage parties no one wants to leave; the N.F.L. stages one where everyone checks his watch and begs off that second cocktail.

If he still begs off, ask if he has a problem with you or your spouse that he'd like to discuss.

He begs off mentioning human rights publicly, as he did on Sunday, in Riyadh, where he spoke to Arab and Muslim leaders from around the world.

He begs off questions about national politics, but makes clear that he wants to see Nancy Pelosi replaced as the leader of House Democrats.

More than one interested observer has asked: What exactly is this thing going to be? Green begs off specific questions about the contradictions with a slow smile.

I begged off.

Ann begged off.

He begged off.

I beg off.

Then he begged off.