spit out

Related to spit out: at a loss

spit it out

Stop stalling or stammering and just say what you want or intend to say. Just spit it out already—do you want to go to the dance with me or not? I wish I didn't get such a bad stutter when I'm nervous; I'd feel more confident if I could just spit it out.

See also: out, spit

spit out

1. Literally, to forcefully expel something from one's mouth. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spit" and "out." Spit that out! Don't you know wild mushrooms can be poisonous? Our toddler keeps spitting out his vegetables.

2. To succeed in saying something, especially with difficulty. Often used in the imperative phrase "spit it out." I tried spitting an answer out, but my nervousness made me stutter too badly. Just spit it out already—do you want to go to the dance with me or not?

3. To say something in a very aggressive, forceful, or vitriolic manner. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "spit" and "out." The group of protestors continued to spit obscenities out at us as we made our way to the car. By the end of the debate, my opponent was reduced to spitting out absurd, unprovable accusations.

See also: out, spit

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

spit something out

1. Lit. to cast something from the mouth. The food was so terrible that I spit it out. I spit out the sweet potatoes.

2. Fig. to manage to say something. Come on! Say it! spit it out! spit it out! Get it said!

3. Fig. to say something scornfully. He spit out his words in utter derision. she spit out the most unpleasant string of curse words I have ever heard from anyone.

See also: out, spit

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

spit it out

used to urge someone to say, confess, or divulge something quickly. informal

See also: out, spit

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

spit out

To expel something from the mouth; expectorate something: The teacher told the child to spit out the gum. The fish wasn't cooked enough, and I spit it out.

See also: out, spit

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

spit it out
Spit it out!
can't say that I do
(I) can't say that I do
go further
say when
one's say
(one's) say
before you can say "knife"
before you can say knife

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释义	spit out Related to spit out: at a loss spit it out Stop stalling or stammering and just say what you want or intend to say. Just spit it out already—do you want to go to the dance with me or not? I wish I didn't get such a bad stutter when I'm nervous; I'd feel more confident if I could just spit it out. See also: out, spit spit out 1. Literally, to forcefully expel something from one's mouth. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spit" and "out." Spit that out! Don't you know wild mushrooms can be poisonous? Our toddler keeps spitting out his vegetables. 2. To succeed in saying something, especially with difficulty. Often used in the imperative phrase "spit it out." I tried spitting an answer out, but my nervousness made me stutter too badly. Just spit it out already—do you want to go to the dance with me or not? 3. To say something in a very aggressive, forceful, or vitriolic manner. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "spit" and "out." The group of protestors continued to spit obscenities out at us as we made our way to the car. By the end of the debate, my opponent was reduced to spitting out absurd, unprovable accusations. See also: out, spit Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. spit something out 1. Lit. to cast something from the mouth. The food was so terrible that I spit it out. I spit out the sweet potatoes. 2. Fig. to manage to say something. Come on! Say it! spit it out! spit it out! Get it said! 3. Fig. to say something scornfully. He spit out his words in utter derision. she spit out the most unpleasant string of curse words I have ever heard from anyone. See also: out, spit McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. spit it out used to urge someone to say, confess, or divulge something quickly. informal See also: out, spit Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary spit out v. To expel something from the mouth; expectorate something: The teacher told the child to spit out the gum. The fish wasn't cooked enough, and I spit it out. See also: out, spit The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: spit it out Spit it out! can't say that I do (I) can't say that I do go further say when one's say (one's) say before you can say "knife" before you can say knife
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