English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm not chickening out" Mean?
Learn what "i'm not chickening out" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Reassure
mind. I'm not chickening out.
It means the speaker is saying they are not afraid to follow through.
From The Crown, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is denying that they are backing down or giving up.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to deny being cowardly or indecisive. It sounds informal and slightly confrontational.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm not chickening out.
2
I'm not backing out.
3
I'm not backing down.
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