Chicken Out for Dummies

Alright, so "chicken out" is a phrase that we use when someone is afraid to do something they were planning to do. It's like when you are about to try something new or do something a little scary, but then you feel too nervous and change your mind. It's kind of like the way a chicken might be too scared to do something, like maybe they are too afraid to fly or something like that.

So, let's say you and your friends were planning to go on a roller coaster, but right before it's your turn, you start feeling super scared and decide not to go on it. That's what it means to "chicken out." It's like backing out because of fear. It's okay to feel nervous sometimes, but it's always good to try and face our fears.

Another way we use this phrase is when someone makes a promise to do something, but then they don't follow through because they get scared or feel anxious about it. For example, if someone promises to help with a school project but then decides not to because they are too nervous, we might say they "chickened out" of their promise.

So, "chicken out" is all about feeling too scared to go through with something you planned to do. It's totally normal to feel this way sometimes, but it's important to try and be brave and face our fears. And if someone else chickens out, it's important to be understanding and supportive of them. Just remember, it's okay to feel scared, but it's also okay to try and push ourselves to be a little brave too.