dump out
The phrase "dump out" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the act of emptying or discarding contents from a container.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To empty the contents of a container by turning it upside down or tilting it.
Example
- She dumped out the contents of her purse to find her keys.
B2General
(informal)To discard or dispose of something by removing it from a container.
Example
- He dumped out the old magazines from the box.
C1Emotional Support
(idiomatic, informal)To unload one's emotional burdens onto someone else.
Example
- She felt better after dumping out her worries to her friend.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dump out":
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