Phrasal verb
bag out
Definitions
01to criticize
phr.v. to criticize someone or something in a mean or harsh way.
phr.v. To criticize or disparage someone or something, often unfairly or persistently. Transitive and typically used in informal spoken contexts.
“Stop bagging out your brother just because he made one mistake.”
“The local press began to bag out the council's new urban development plan before the first brick was even laid.”
Dialect · Slang · Informal
Usage
The object can be placed between 'bag' and 'out' or after the full phrase.
Teaching tip
This is specific to Australian English; using it in the UK or US might cause confusion as it is not a standard global term.
Antonyms
02fishing limit
phr.v. to catch the maximum number of fish allowed by law for one day.
phr.v. To reach the daily bag limit (the legal catch quota) in recreational fishing. Intransitive or transitive use.
“We bagged out on snapper within two hours of reaching the reef.”
“The fishing party managed to bag out early in the afternoon, prompting them to return to the harbor ahead of schedule.”
Dialect · Slang · Technical
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'on' followed by the species of fish.
Teaching tip
This is a very niche term used by recreational fishers in Australia.
Synonyms
Teaching tip
Introduce this as a regional synonym for 'criticize' or 'trash'; it is useful for students interested in Australian culture or media.
Phrasal verb
Particles
out
Separability
optional
Pattern
bag + (object) + out