trot out

idiom

The phrase "trot out" is often used to describe the act of bringing something forward, whether it's ideas, excuses, or objects, usually in a predictable or repetitive manner.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, disapproving)To present old or familiar ideas, excuses, or information in a way that lacks originality.

Example

He trotted out the same old excuses for being late.

C1Formal Display

(formal, neutral)To bring forward or display something for inspection or admiration.

Example

The new model was trotted out for the press to see.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trot out":

wheel out haul out bring out show out drag out whip out roll out rig out on the trot trick out put forth drag up set out come out with put out rake out talk out bring forward dredge up put forward string out play out have out draw out step out push out turn out toss out throw out show off