deal out

deal out

1. To distribute (something) among those present. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "deal" and "out." Deal out the itinerary so we can see which landmark we're visiting first. We gathered round as the boss started dealing out our paychecks for the week.
2. To exclude one from something. The phrase likely originated from card games, in which cards are distributed among the players by "dealing" them. In this usage, the excluded person is typically stated between "deal" and "out." If you guys are going to keep playing poker, then deal me out—I have to go do something upstairs. Bobby isn't going to the conference anymore, so deal him out of this project.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

deal something out

to pass something out piece by piece, giving everyone equal shares. The manager dealt the proposals out, giving each person an equal number to read. I'll deal out some more proposals.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

deal out

1. Distribute, as in He dealt out more and more work. [Late 1300s] Also see deal in, def. 3.
2. deal someone out. Exclude someone, as in I don't have time for this project, so deal me out. This usage is the opposite of deal in, def. 3.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

deal out

v.
1. To exclude someone from a card game by not giving that player cards: Deal me out—I have to go to the bathroom.
2. To distribute something to someone: The dealer dealt the cards out. The politician dealt out pamphlets explaining her position on the issues. Deal out another hand; I'm ready to play.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
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  • square deal
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  • deal with
  • deal with (someone or something)
  • deal with someone
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  • deal stock
  • drug deal