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crap out

verb

  1. slangto make a losing throw in craps

  2. slangto fail; withdraw

  3. slangto rest

  4. slangto fail to do or attempt something through fear

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Idioms and Phrases

Back down, quit, When it got to the point of putting up some money, Jack crapped out . This expression originated in the game of craps, where it means to make a first throw (of the dice) of two, three, or twelve, thereby losing. [ Slang ; 1920s]

Go to sleep. This usage was military slang for sleeping during work hours or during a crap game. [ Slang ; c. 1940]

Die, as in He's really sick; he could crap out any time . This usage is less common than def. 1 or def. 2. [ Slang ; 1920s]

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