Flake out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To cancel plans at the last minute or fail to show up, or to fall asleep suddenly due to exhaustion.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly in spoken English. Commonly used when someone doesn't show up or unexpectedly falls asleep. Do not use in formal situations. Negative connotation when referring to people cancelling plans.
Spanish: dejar plantado - quedarse dormido de repentePortuguese (BR): furar (encontro) - apagar rapidamente (sono)Portuguese (PT): falhar (marcar encontro) - adormecer de repenteChinese (Simplified): 临时失约 - 累到突然睡着Chinese (Traditional): 臨時失約 - 累到突然睡著Hindi: धोखा देना (किसी को प्लान पर) - अचानक सो जानाArabic: التراجع فجأة - الاستغراق في النوم فجأةBengali: হঠাৎ অপারগ হওয়া - আচমকা ঘুমিয়ে পড়াRussian: вдруг отказаться (от планов) - вырубиться (от усталости)Japanese: ドタキャンする - 急に寝てしまうVietnamese: bỏ cuộc vào phút chót - ngủ gụcKorean: 약속을 갑자기 취소하다 - 피곤해서 갑자기 잠들다Turkish: son anda vazgeçmek - yorgunluktan bayılıp kalmakUrdu: اچانک وعدہ توڑ دینا - تھکن سے فوراً سو جاناIndonesian: bỏ kế hoạch vào phút chót - ngủ gục vì quá mệt
Example Sentences
He flaked out on our dinner plans last night.
basic
Sorry I totally flaked out last weekend, I just needed some rest.
natural
I was so tired that I flaked out on the couch.
basic
Don’t flake out on your friends when you make plans.
basic
I always flake out after a long day at work.
natural
Don’t invite Tim unless you want him to flake out at the last minute.
natural