/en-kah-gway-tah-say — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
To lose one's courage or confidence at the last minute and fail to do something that was previously promised. In Colombia, this term is used to describe someone who has big dreams but fails to follow through when it counts.
"He lost his nerve when it was his turn to speak in front of everyone."
"Don't chicken out now, we're almost there!"
/en-kah-gway-tah-say — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/
To lose one's courage or confidence at the last minute and fail to do something that was previously promised. In Colombia, this term is used to describe someone who has big dreams but fails to follow through when it counts.
"He lost his nerve when it was his turn to speak in front of everyone."
"Don't chicken out now, we're almost there!"