Phrasal verb
bring out in
Definition
phrasal verb. to cause a physical reaction on your skin, like a rash or spots.
phrasal verb. to cause a physiological reaction, typically a cutaneous eruption or allergic response, as a result of a specific stimulus.
Examples
“Strawberries always bring me out in a rash.”
“The new laundry detergent brought her out in itchy red spots after just one use.”
“Certain medications are known to bring patients out in severe hives if administered without a preliminary allergy test.”
Examples
simple
“Strawberries always bring me out in a rash.”
contextual
“The new laundry detergent brought her out in itchy red spots after just one use.”
complex
“Certain medications are known to bring patients out in severe hives if administered without a preliminary allergy test.”
Usage
usually used with a person as the direct object and a skin condition as the prepositional object.
Teaching tip
this is a three-part phrasal verb that is almost exclusively used for skin reactions; it is more specific than 'cause' or 'trigger'.
Pitfall
The soap brought out a rash in me.
The soap brought me out in a rash.
the person affected must be the direct object placed between 'bring' and 'out'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
out in
Separability
separable
Pattern
bring + object + out + in + condition
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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