spit out
The phrase 'spit out' can describe both literal actions involving the mouth and figurative expressions of speech or emotion.
Definition
A2General
To force something out from the mouth.
Example
- He had to spit out the sour candy.
- The child spit out the medicine.
B1Communication
(informal)To say something quickly and with force, often due to anger or urgency.
Example
- She spit out the words in frustration.
- He spit out the answer before thinking.
B2Confession
(informal)To reveal or admit something reluctantly.
Example
- After much pressure, he finally spit out the truth.
- She spit out the secret she had been hiding.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spit out":
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