sketch out
The phrase "sketch out" is versatile, commonly used in contexts ranging from art to planning, and even in slang to describe a state of unease.
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Definition
B1Art
(informal)To create a quick, rough drawing.
Example
- She sketched out a rough portrait of her friend.
B2Planning
(informal)To outline or draft a brief plan or idea.
Example
- The architect sketched out the initial design of the building.
B2General
(informal)To describe something briefly without going into detail.
Example
- He sketched out the proposal during the meeting.
B2Slang
(informal, slang)To become scared or paranoid.
Example
- The haunted house really sketched me out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sketch out":
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