We had great hopes of being able to invite the distinguished writer to our meeting but he cried ..... at the last moment. (*) on (*) through (*) with (*) off
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://english.best/questions/4288,we-had-great-hopes-of-being-able-to-invite-the-distinguished-writer-to-our-meeting-but-he-cried-___-at-the-last-moment/