flunk out
The term "flunk out" is commonly used in North American English to describe being dismissed from an educational institution due to poor academic performance.
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Definition
B2Academic Performance
(informal, North American)To be dismissed from a school or college because of failing grades.
Example
- He flunked out of college after failing all his classes.
- She was worried she might flunk out if her grades didn't improve.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flunk out":
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