Phrasal verb
come out with
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“He suddenly came out with a very strange question.”
contextual
“During the quiet dinner, she came out with the news that she was moving to Japan.”
complex
“The witness unexpectedly came out with a confession that completely changed the direction of the trial.”
Usage
usually followed by a noun phrase representing the words spoken.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'say' or 'tell'; 'come out with' emphasizes the suddenness or the surprising nature of the remark.
Pitfall
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'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
out with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
come + out + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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