Multiple choice

I said, I would play, but had to cry ....... at the last moment.

  1. up

  2. on

  3. against

  4. off

  5. out

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cry off means to withdraw from a previously agreed commitment, especially at the last minute. The speaker agreed to participate but then had to cancel just before it was scheduled to happen.