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The following 11 entries include the term out the.
bring out the best in
idiom—used to say that a person or thing helps one to use or show one's best qualities.
bring out the worst in
idiom: to cause someone to show his or her worst qualities
go out the window
idiom: to stop being used or thought about
iron out the wrinkles
idiom: to fix the small problems in something
put/roll/throw out the welcome mat
idiom: to welcome someone in a warm and friendly way
ride out the storm
idiom: to deal with a difficult situation without being harmed or damaged too much
roll out the red carpet
idiom: to formally greet or welcome an important guest who has just arrived
spy out the land
idiom: to find or get more information about a situation secretly and before making a decision
throw (something) out the window
idiom: to stop using or thinking about (something)
walk out the door
idiom: to leave a place
work/iron out the kinks
idiom: to try to fix the small problems or flaws
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