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They changed their mind and no longer want to do it. It implies they had a lame excuse to not doing as they indicated they would do, or as they were obligated to do. A "cop out" is a lame excuse.

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When someone wants to cop out on something, it means they want to avoid taking responsibility for a task or situation. They may be looking for an excuse to not follow through on their obligations.

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