gouge (something) out

gouge (something) out

To remove something from something else by scraping or scooping. You need to gouge the innards out first, then we can carve a face on the pumpkin.
See also: gouge, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • a walking
  • a walking (something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • all for the best
  • a thing of the past