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　　3. “Work out” has several different meanings. One refers to “exercise.” When you exercise in order to improve your health or appearance, you “work out.” Conversational examples: Melody “works out” in the gym for two hours every night. Matt’s a fat slob. He needs to start “working out” again.

　　4.“Chicken out (of)” [informal] When you do not do something because you are afraid, you “chicken out” or “chicken out” of it. Conversational examples: I was going to ask Wanda to go to the dance with me, but I “chickened out.” Peter’s mad at himself because he “chickened out” of asking his boss for a raise yesterday. Now, don’t you “chicken out” of learning English. I am here to help you.