come out with
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to say something suddenly or unexpectedly, often something surprising or rude.
phrasal verb. to utter or express something, typically in an abrupt, unexpected, or blunt manner; often used when the statement is surprising or socially awkward.
He suddenly came out with a very strange question.
During the quiet dinner, she came out with the news that she was moving to Japan.
The witness unexpectedly came out with a confession that completely changed the direction of the trial.
usually followed by a noun phrase representing the words spoken.
contrast with 'say' or 'tell'; 'come out with' emphasizes the suddenness or the surprising nature of the remark.
She came out with that she was tired.She came out with the news that she was tired.this phrase requires a noun object, not a 'that' clause directly after 'with'.
Last updated April 24, 2026