yellow out
The term "yellow out" has various meanings, ranging from changes in color to highlighting text and even informal slang.
Definition
B2General
(common)To change to a yellow color, often due to aging or exposure.
Example
- The old newspaper pages began to yellow out over time.
B1Text Highlighting
(common)To mark text with a yellow highlighter.
Example
- She yellowed out the important sections of the report.
C1Slang
(informal)To back out of a situation due to fear or nervousness.
Example
- He was supposed to give a speech, but he yellowed out at the last minute.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "yellow out":
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