deal out
The phrase "deal out" is versatile, commonly used in contexts of distribution, administration, and card games.
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Definition
B2General
(neutral)To distribute or give out items to multiple people.
Example
- Volunteers dealt out blankets to the homeless.
- The teacher dealt out the test papers to the students.
B2General
(neutral)To administer or deliver something, often in a decisive manner.
Example
- The judge dealt out a harsh sentence to the criminal.
- The manager dealt out tasks for the project.
B1Card Games
(technical)To distribute playing cards to participants in a game.
Example
- It's your turn to deal out the cards.
- He dealt out five cards to each player.
B2Card Games
(technical)To exclude a player from receiving cards in a game.
Example
- She was dealt out of the game for the next round.
- If you leave the table, you will be dealt out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "deal out":
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