cop-out

UK
/ˈkɒp aʊt/
US
/ˈkɑp aʊt/

Translations

cop-outnoun
UK
/ˈkɒp aʊt/
US
/ˈkɑp aʊt/
отмазкаразговорное
That was just a cop-out.
Это была просто отмазка.
His apology sounded like a cop-out.
Его извинение звучало как отговорка.
Additional translations
уклонениеофициальное, книжное
cop-outadjective
Usually used attributively before a noun; derived from the noun. No comparative or superlative forms are normally used.
уклончивыйобычно об ответе, заявлении
She gave a cop-out answer to the question.
Она дала уклончивый ответ на вопрос.

Definitions

cop-outnoun
an excuse or action used to avoid doing something difficult, unpleasant, or involving responsibility
His apology sounded like a cop-out.
cop-outadjective
evasive; intended to avoid responsibility, commitment, or giving a direct answer
She gave a cop-out answer to the question.