Twist out of Meaning in English
expression
TWIST OWT uhv
tw-IST OWT ov
Definition
To avoid doing something, especially something you should do or have promised to do, often by giving excuses or being clever.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Commonly used for avoiding responsibilities, promises, or difficult tasks. Often follows 'try to', as in 'try to twist out of'. Implies dishonesty or avoidance, not physical action. Not the same as simply refusing; it involves evasion.
Spanish: zafarse de - librarse de (de una obligación)Portuguese (BR): escapar de - se livrar de (de uma obrigação)Portuguese (PT): escapar de - livrar-se de (de uma obrigação)Chinese (Simplified): 逃避 (责任、义务等)Chinese (Traditional): 逃避 (責任、義務等)Hindi: (ज़िम्मेदारी या कार्य से) बचनाArabic: التهرّب من (مسؤولية أو التزام)Bengali: বাঁচিয়ে নেওয়া - ফাঁকি দেওয়াRussian: уклониться - увильнутьJapanese: うまく逃れる - 言い逃れるVietnamese: lẩn tránh - trốn tránhKorean: 빠져나가다 - 회피하다Turkish: kıvırmak - sıyrılmakUrdu: بات سے نکل جانا - پیچھا چھڑاناIndonesian: mengelak - menghindar (tanggung jawab)
Example Sentences
He always tries to twist out of doing his homework.
basic
Don't try to twist out of your promise.
basic
She managed to twist out of cleaning the kitchen.
basic
My little brother always finds a way to twist out of trouble.
natural
I won’t let you twist out of your responsibilities this time.
natural
Stop trying to twist out of helping me—you promised you would!
natural